Very Good
#663 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 27% in state
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
Elementary School · Wallington Boro School District · Wallington, NJ
A Wallington Boro School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
106 KING ST, Wallington, NJ 07057
- Math 52% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frank W. Gavlak 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,598/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wallington), 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
$82,422
Median home value
$493,700
Median rent
$1,568/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
38.7%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine E. Doyle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–3 | 0.6 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Mckenzie SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Carlstadt Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Abraham Lincoln School #6Enrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 380 | 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.
Wallington Boro School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School is listed in Wallington Boro School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wallington, NJ, part of Wallington Boro School District, serving approximately 357 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #663 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
What grades does Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School serve?
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School?
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School rank in NJ?
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School ranks #663 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School a charter school?
No, Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School?
37.8% of students at Frank W. Gavlak 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (973) 777-4420
- Area population (ZIP 07057)
- 11,825
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 07057; 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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