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Essex Fells School District

102 Hawthorne Road
Essex Fells, NJ 07021
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Essex Fells School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 247 students in Essex Fells School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Essex Fells School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,573 Schools
# Students
247 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Essex Fells School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#12 out of 648 school districts
(Top 5%)
82%
38%
85-89%
49%
60-69%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
7%
34%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
77%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,300 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,174 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,300
$26,931
Spending / Student
$27,174
$25,828

Best Essex Fells School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Essex Fells Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
102 Hawthorne Rd
Essex Fells, NJ 07021
(973) 226-0505
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Essex Fells School District?
Essex Fells School District manages 1 public schools serving 247 students.
What is the rank of Essex Fells School District?
Essex Fells School District is ranked #13 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Essex Fells School District?
77% of Essex Fells School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Essex Fells School District?
Essex Fells School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Essex Fells School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,174 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5% in NJ
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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