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#1006 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 41% in state
Joseph Battin School No 4
Elementary School · Elizabeth Public Schools · Elizabeth, NJ
An Elizabeth Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
501 Union Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
- Math 28% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph Battin School No 4 score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
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 34% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph Battin School No 4 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,069/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,873
Median home value
$425,600
Median rent
$1,364/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
27.5%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK | 0.2 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23Enrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27Enrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 894 | Compare → |
| Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 780 | 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.
Elizabeth Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #11 of 37
- District spending per student
- $25,711NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph Battin School No 4 is listed in Elizabeth Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph Battin School No 4
Joseph Battin School No 4 is a public elementary school in Elizabeth, NJ, part of Elizabeth Public Schools, serving approximately 772 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,006 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph Battin School No 4
What grades does Joseph Battin School No 4 serve?
Joseph Battin School No 4 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Joseph Battin School No 4?
Joseph Battin School No 4 has an enrollment of approximately 772 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Battin School No 4?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Battin School No 4 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 Joseph Battin School No 4 rank in NJ?
Joseph Battin School No 4 ranks #1,006 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Joseph Battin School No 4's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph Battin School No 4 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Joseph Battin School No 4?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph Battin School No 4 has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joseph Battin School No 4 a charter school?
No, Joseph Battin School No 4 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph Battin School No 4 a Title I school?
No, Joseph Battin School No 4 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph Battin School No 4?
81.1% of students at Joseph Battin School No 4 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 772
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (908) 436-6300
- Area population (ZIP 07208)
- 32,404
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 07208; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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