Elementary Schools in Roselle Public School District

The Roselle Public School District in New Jersey is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across these schools, with Harrison Elementary School standing out as the highest-performing school in the district and outpacing state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.

While the district as a whole struggles with lower test scores compared to state benchmarks, Harrison Elementary School boasts the highest ranking among the district's schools, ranking 769 out of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools. This school also has the lowest student-teacher ratio, suggesting a more favorable learning environment. In contrast, Dr. Charles C. Polk School and Washington Elementary School have the lowest proficiency rates in the district.

The data also reveals high rates of chronic absenteeism across all schools in the district, which may be a contributing factor to the overall lower academic performance. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 15.98% to 66.45%. The Kindergarten Success Academy, a kindergarten-only school, stands out with the lowest per-student spending and the lowest percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, potentially serving a more economically advantaged student population.