Elementary Schools in Elmwood Park School District

The Elmwood Park School District in New Jersey is home to three elementary schools: Gilbert Avenue School, Sixteenth Avenue School, and Gantner Avenue School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through fifth grade and are part of a district that is ranked 441 out of 609 districts in New Jersey, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the three elementary schools, Gantner Avenue School stands out as the top performer. In the 2024-2025 school year, Gantner Avenue School had the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels, outpacing the district and state averages. For example, 58.6% of 3rd graders at Gantner Avenue School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district average of 43.8% and the state average of 44.9%. In Mathematics, Gantner Avenue School had proficiency rates of 54.3% for 3rd graders, 44.2% for 4th graders, and 25.4% for 5th graders.

However, the data also reveals persistent challenges across the district, including high chronic absenteeism rates (14.9% at all three schools) and significant performance gaps, particularly in Mathematics. Additionally, there are funding disparities, with Sixteenth Avenue School spending the most per student at $7,714, while Gilbert Avenue School spends the least at $5,323 per student. These factors may contribute to the overall performance challenges faced by the district and its schools.