Below Average
#2147 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Gilbert Avenue School
Elementary School · Elmwood Park School District · Elmwood Park, NJ
An Elmwood Park School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
151 GILBERT AVENUE, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
- Math 39% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gilbert Avenue School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gilbert Avenue 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,467/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elmwood Park), 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
$100,852
Median home value
$456,000
Median rent
$2,025/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07407; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sixteenth Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| St Leo Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| School 20Enrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Anna Iandoli Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK | 1.2 mi | 90 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Elmwood Park School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gilbert Avenue School is listed in Elmwood Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilbert Avenue School
Gilbert Avenue School is a public elementary school in Elmwood Park, NJ, part of Elmwood Park School District, serving approximately 443 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,147 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilbert Avenue School
What grades does Gilbert Avenue School serve?
Gilbert Avenue School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gilbert Avenue School?
Gilbert Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Avenue School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gilbert Avenue School rank in NJ?
Gilbert Avenue School ranks #2,147 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Gilbert Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilbert Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Gilbert Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilbert Avenue School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gilbert Avenue School a charter school?
No, Gilbert Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilbert Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Gilbert Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilbert Avenue School?
42.2% of students at Gilbert Avenue 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (201) 796-8700
- Area population (ZIP 07407)
- 21,287
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 07407; 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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