Elementary Schools in Great Meadows Regional School District

Summary:

The Great Meadows Regional School District in New Jersey is home to one standout elementary school, Central Elementary School. This school has shown remarkable improvement, moving from a statewide ranking of 570 out of 1,342 schools in 2022-2023 to an impressive 195 out of 1,347 schools in 2024-2025, placing it in the top 15% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Central Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with 64.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 75.7% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outpacing the statewide averages of 44.9% and 49.8%, respectively. Additionally, the school boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, lower than the state average, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.9, indicating a more personalized learning environment.

While Central Elementary School's overall performance is impressive, it is important to consider the school's efforts in promoting equity and supporting students from diverse backgrounds. The relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (11.96%) may suggest that the school serves a more affluent population, and further investigation would be needed to understand the school's initiatives in ensuring equitable access and support for all students.

District Detail

281 Route 46
Great Meadows, NJ 07838

(908) 637-6576

SchoolDigger Rank:
180^th of 609 New Jersey districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 710

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NJSLA English Language Arts (2025)	NJSLA Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	281 Route 46	Great Meadows	07838	Warren County	Great Meadows Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 637-4041	349	28	12.4	25.5%	265 (75.9%)	12 (3.4%)	54 (15.5%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	85	195^th of 1347 public elementary schools	85.5%		70.6	409^th of 1338 public elementary schools	69.4%	214	64.9	75.7	$9,632	$144	$9,488

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District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hackettstown Public School District	4.02 mi	4	274^th
Hope Township School District	4.15 mi	1	340^th
Allamuchy Township School District	5.45 mi	2	364^th
Washington Township School District	6.81 mi	4	133^rd
Mount Olive Township School District	6.85 mi	6	206^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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