Very Good
#774 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 31% in state
Essex Fells Elementary School
Elementary School · Essex Fells School District · Essex Fells, NJ
An elementary school in Essex Fells, NJ where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
102 HAWTHORNE RD, Essex Fells, NJ 07021
- Math 81% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Essex Fells Elementary School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 85% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 89% (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).
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Where Essex Fells 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,296/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Essex Fells), 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
$250,001
Median home value
$976,300
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
81.5%
Homeownership
96.8%
Poverty rate
0.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arc of Essex County's Stepping Stones SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 226 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Essex Fells School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $29,119NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Essex Fells Elementary School is listed in Essex Fells School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Essex Fells Elementary School
Essex Fells Elementary School is a public elementary school in Essex Fells, NJ, part of Essex Fells School District, serving approximately 247 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #774 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Essex Fells Elementary School
What grades does Essex Fells Elementary School serve?
Essex Fells Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Essex Fells Elementary School?
Essex Fells Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Essex Fells Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Essex Fells Elementary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Essex Fells Elementary School rank in NJ?
Essex Fells Elementary School ranks #774 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Essex Fells Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Essex Fells Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Essex Fells Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Essex Fells Elementary School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Essex Fells Elementary School a charter school?
No, Essex Fells Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Essex Fells Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Essex Fells Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (973) 226-0505
- Area population (ZIP 07021)
- 2,320
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
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 07021; 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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