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#1844 of 2,466 schools in NJ
School No. 4
Elementary School · Fort Lee School District
1193 ANDERSON AVE, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Enrollment
400
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
400
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,844 of 2,466
In Fort Lee
#6 of 6
public schools
In district
#6 of 6
Fort Lee School District
Equity
7.3 / 10
Very Good
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School No. 4
Elementary School in Fort Lee · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About School No. 4
School No. 4 is a public elementary school in Fort Lee, NJ, part of Fort Lee School District. School No. 4 serves approximately 400 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. School No. 4 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,844 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for School No. 4 show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.3 · Average
- District avg 7.1
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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School No. 4 — Students at School No. 4 score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
11.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 36 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.6/10.
How School No. 4 Compares
See how School No. 4 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1193 ANDERSON AVE, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering School No. 4 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. School No. 1 (rated 8.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is School #4 (rated 7.6/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Cliffside Park), which scores notably higher. Additionally, School No. 2 (rated 7.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fort Lee, see our Fort Lee schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDRENS HOME MONTESSORI SCHOOL Cliffside Park | 0.5 mi | — |
| Lewis F. Cole Middle School Fort Lee | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School Palisades Park | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| SMALL WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Fort Lee | 0.8 mi | — |
| School #4 Cliffside Park | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| George Washington School Edgewater | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Lindbergh Elementary School Palisades Park | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| CHRIST THE TEACHER ACADEMY Fort Lee | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Bergen Boulevard School Ridgefield | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| School No. 1 Fort Lee | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| APPLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CLIFFSIDE PARK Cliffside Park | 1.1 mi | — |
| School #6/Middle School Cliffside Park | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| NOTRE DAME ACADEMY Palisades Park | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center Palisades Park | 1.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Eleanor Van Gelder Edgewater | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Cliffside Park High School Cliffside Park | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Ridgefield Memorial High School Ridgefield | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| School No. 2 Fort Lee | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Slocum Skewes School Ridgefield | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| GREEN HOUSE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Fort Lee | 1.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07024 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,594
Median Home Value
$422,200
Median Rent
$2,257/mo
Population
39,785
College Educated
64.8%
Homeownership
57.5%
Avg Commute
34.7 min
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Median Age
47.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Adlai E. Stevenson School Fairfield, NJ | 5.3 |
| Barley Sheaf Elementary School Flemington, NJ | 5.3 |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy East Orange, NJ | 5.3 |
| Bradley Elementary School Asbury Park, NJ | 5.3 |
| Cedar Creek Elementary School Lanoka Harbor, NJ | 5.3 |
| Chaplain Charles Watters School Jersey City, NJ | 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about School No. 4
What grades does School No. 4 serve?
School No. 4 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend School No. 4?
School No. 4 has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School No. 4?
The student-teacher ratio at School No. 4 is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School No. 4 rank in NJ?
School No. 4 ranks #1,844 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is School No. 4's MySchoolScout rating?
School No. 4 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 School No. 4?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School No. 4 has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is School No. 4 a charter school?
No, School No. 4 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School No. 4 a Title I school?
No, School No. 4 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School No. 4?
11.2% of students at 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 11.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (201) 585-4650
Resources & Links
District
Fort Lee School District- District Enrollment
- 4,076
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,389
- District Rank
- #6 of 6
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