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#1499 of 2,466 schools in NJ
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Edith M. Decker Elementary School
Elementary School · Mount Arlington Public School District · Mt. Arlington, NJ
A Mount Arlington Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
446 HOWARD BOULEVARD, Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,397
Median home value
$389,500
Median rent
$2,374/mo
College educated
47.7%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07856; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen T. Briggs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Nixon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–4 | 1.8 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Tulsa Trail Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 2–3 | 2.2 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Durban Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–1 | 2.6 mi | 273 | 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.
Mount Arlington Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $31,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edith M. Decker Elementary School is listed in Mount Arlington Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edith M. Decker Elementary School
Edith M. Decker Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mt. Arlington, NJ, part of Mount Arlington Public School District, serving approximately 133 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,499 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edith M. Decker Elementary School
What grades does Edith M. Decker Elementary School serve?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Edith M. Decker Elementary School?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edith M. Decker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edith M. Decker Elementary School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edith M. Decker Elementary School rank in NJ?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School ranks #1,499 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Edith M. Decker Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Edith M. Decker Elementary School a charter school?
No, Edith M. Decker Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edith M. Decker Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Edith M. Decker Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edith M. Decker Elementary School?
15.8% of students at Edith M. Decker 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (973) 398-6400
- Area population (ZIP 07856)
- 4,280
- Area median age
- 47.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 07856; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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