Very Good
#546 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 22% in state
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
Elementary School · Scotch Plains-fanwood School District · Scotch Plains, NJ
A Scotch Plains-fanwood School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16 KEVIN ROAD, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
- Math 79% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 78% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$173,564
Median home value
$696,900
Median rent
$1,816/mo
College educated
65%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07076; 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; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| First Children SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 85 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Scotch Plains-fanwood School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $21,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School is listed in Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School is a public elementary school in Scotch Plains, NJ, part of Scotch Plains-fanwood School District, serving approximately 548 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #546 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
What grades does J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School serve?
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School?
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School rank in NJ?
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School ranks #546 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School a charter school?
No, J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School a Title I school?
No, J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School?
2.6% of students at J. Ackerman Coles 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (908) 757-7555
- Area population (ZIP 07076)
- 24,667
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 07076; 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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