Excellent
#294 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 12% in state
Lester C Noecker
Elementary School · Roseland School District · Roseland, NJ
A Roseland School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 PASSAIC AVE, Roseland, NJ 07068
- Math 75% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lester C Noecker score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2021, reaching 78% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lester C Noecker 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated766/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roseland), 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
$160,644
Median home value
$640,600
Median rent
$3,293/mo
College educated
66.1%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| The Arc of Essex County's Stepping Stones SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 1.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Harrison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 514 | 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.
Roseland School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lester C Noecker is listed in Roseland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lester C Noecker
Lester C Noecker is a public elementary school in Roseland, NJ, part of Roseland School District, serving approximately 441 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lester C Noecker
What grades does Lester C Noecker serve?
Lester C Noecker serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Lester C Noecker?
Lester C Noecker has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lester C Noecker?
The student-teacher ratio at Lester C Noecker is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lester C Noecker rank in NJ?
Lester C Noecker ranks #294 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lester C Noecker's MySchoolScout rating?
Lester C Noecker has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Lester C Noecker?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lester C Noecker has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lester C Noecker a charter school?
No, Lester C Noecker is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lester C Noecker a Title I school?
No, Lester C Noecker is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lester C Noecker?
3.6% of students at Lester C Noecker 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (973) 226-7644
- Area population (ZIP 07068)
- 6,211
- Area median age
- 47
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 07068; 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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