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#1844 of 2,466 schools in NJ
School No. 4
Elementary School · Fort Lee School District · Fort Lee, NJ
A Fort Lee School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
1193 ANDERSON AVE, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
- Math 65% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at School No. 4 score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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
11.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where School No. 4 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 75Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,234/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Lee), 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
$105,594
Median home value
$422,200
Median rent
$2,257/mo
College educated
64.8%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07024; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Home Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| George Washington SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–2 | 0.7 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Lindbergh Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 1–6 | 0.8 mi | 780 | Compare → |
| Bergen Boulevard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 178 | 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.
Fort Lee School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,389NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
School No. 4 is listed in Fort Lee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School No. 4
School No. 4 is a public elementary school in Fort Lee, NJ, part of Fort Lee School District, serving approximately 400 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,844 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (201) 585-4650
- Area population (ZIP 07024)
- 39,785
- Area average commute
- 34.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 07024; 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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