Excellent
#397 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 16% in state
East Brook Elementary School
Elementary School · Park Ridge School District · Park Ridge, NJ
A Park Ridge School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
167 SIBBALD DR, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
- Math 64% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Brook Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 71% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Brook Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average264/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Park Ridge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$165,391
Median home value
$666,200
Median rent
$1,995/mo
College educated
56.8%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07656; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Memorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| MeadowbrookEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 333 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Park Ridge School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $32,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Brook Elementary School is listed in Park Ridge School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Brook Elementary School
East Brook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Park Ridge, NJ, part of Park Ridge School District, serving approximately 315 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #397 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Brook Elementary School
What grades does East Brook Elementary School serve?
East Brook Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend East Brook Elementary School?
East Brook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Brook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Brook Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Brook Elementary School rank in NJ?
East Brook Elementary School ranks #397 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is East Brook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Brook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Brook Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Brook Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Brook Elementary School a charter school?
No, East Brook Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Brook Elementary School a Title I school?
No, East Brook Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Brook Elementary School?
4.8% of students at East Brook Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (201) 573-6000
- Area population (ZIP 07656)
- 9,218
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07656; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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