ESSEX FELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Essex Fells Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Essex Fells School District school district, located in ESSEX FELLS, NJ with about 228 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 31 teachers, Essex Fells Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Essex Fells Elementary School, located in the residential borough of Essex Fells, New Jersey, serves students from preschool through sixth grade. As a relatively small, tight-knit school, it is highly regarded for its intimate learning environment, which allows for personalized attention and strong relationships between faculty, students, and families. The school emphasizes academic excellence, focusing on foundational skills and a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is known for its strong community culture and emphasis on character development. It benefits from the support of an active parent-teacher organization and a community that places a high value on public education. By fostering a supportive and nurturing atmosphere, Essex Fells Elementary aims to provide a safe, engaging space where children can develop both intellectually and socially, consistently maintaining a reputation as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state.

For more information, contact Essex Fells Elementary School at (973) 226-0505 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

102 HAWTHORNE RD
ESSEX FELLS, NJ 07021-1120
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ESSEX FELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in ESSEX FELLS, NJ with about 228 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
228
Teachers:
31
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 228 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ESSEX FELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
81.6%
Hispanic/Latino
5.3%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian
4.8%
Black or African American
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.9%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.