Dorchester Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 100 Dorchester Road
       Woodcliff Lake, NJ  07677


(201) 391-5600

District: Woodcliff Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,696 Help


Students who attend Dorchester Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Woodcliff Middle School
High:    Pascack Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.1 Help
Number of students:  476

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.2%
Asian:
10.1%
Hispanic:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.1% Help


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Compare Details Dorchester Elementary School ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.92. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), Asian (10.1%), Hispanic (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 1.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dorchester Elementary School is 6.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dorchester Elementary School is $14,696.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dorchester Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorchester Elementary School 121st of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Dorchester Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Woodcliff Lake School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodcliff Lake School District 32nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dorchester Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dorchester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.19 152nd 1204 87.4%
2004 80.49 175th 1298 86.5%
2005 77.93 232nd 1303 82.2%
2006 80.98 133rd 1314 89.9%
2007 82.50 63rd 1329 95.3%
2008 80.37 155th 1338 88.4%
2009 73.64 379th 1346 71.8%
2010 81.70 159th 1354 88.3%
2011 83.01 132nd 1360 90.3%
2012 83.46 120th 1363 91.2%
2013 78.39 273rd 1367 80.0%
2014 82.76 178th 1363 86.9%
2015 87.05 160th 1357 88.2%
2016 91.87 67th 1346 95.0%
2017 91.90 55th 1352 95.9%
2018 82.82 212th 1353 84.3%
2019 87.89 125th 1360 90.8%
2021 90.05 124th 1317 90.6%
2022 88.96 140th 1345 89.6%
2023 89.92 121st 1342 91.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dorchester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.30 220th 1001 78.0%
2019 64.43 302nd 1007 70.0%
2021 81.41 101st 868 88.4%
2022 72.05 198th 949 79.1%
2023 67.71 228th 958 76.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Dorchester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.90 246th 1333 81.5%
2019 87.81 103rd 1331 92.3%
2021 86.97 133rd 1290 89.7%
2022 84.67 191st 1326 85.6%
2023 86.16 157th 1318 88.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Dorchester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.19 193rd 1334 85.5%
2019 85.39 151st 1335 88.7%
2021 90.27 107th 1297 91.8%
2022 90.64 106th 1324 92.0%
2023 91.77 75th 1315 94.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Dorchester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.45 2nd 348 99.4%
2023 72.11 87th 346 74.9%
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Rank History for White students at Dorchester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.71 190th 1022 81.4%
2019 81.88 125th 1023 87.8%
2021 82.48 107th 964 88.9%
2022 79.87 162nd 976 83.4%
2023 80.95 142nd 975 85.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Dorchester Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 364 5 36 1 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1989 364 2 34 3 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1990 385 1 25 5 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1991 383 2 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1992 417 1 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1993 431 0 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1994 433 0 23 3 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1995 472 1 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1996 472 1 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1998 512 2 21 11 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1999 544 3 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2000 547 2 20 8 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2001 563 2 21 15 1 n/a n/a 0 602
2002 556 1 12 25 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2003 556 1 12 25 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2004 558 3 22 11 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2005 545 0 33 20 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2006 502 1 39 19 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2007 489 1 42 20 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2008 461 1 47 22 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2009 470 1 36 32 0 0 0 0 539
2010 483 1 42 35 0 0 0 0 561
2011 472 2 29 6 0 0 2 0 511
2012 469 6 36 19 1 0 3 0 534
2013 425 5 31 17 1 0 5 0 484
2014 445 4 36 18 1 0 5 0 509
2015 424 6 33 25 1 0 7 0 496
2016 433 5 35 27 0 0 5 0 505
2017 413 6 35 32 0 0 3 0 489
2018 396 3 31 31 1 0 4 0 466
2019 401 3 36 24 0 0 0 0 464
2020 389 2 38 28 0 1 1 0 459
2021 379 0 38 28 0 1 6 0 452
2022 436 2 52 44 0 1 10 0 545
2023 377 1 48 41 0 1 8 0 476

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dorchester Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 27.0 15.0 n/a
1989 403 27.0 14.9 n/a
1990 416 28.0 14.8 n/a
1991 407 31.0 13.1 0
1992 442 33.0 13.3 0.2
1993 453 32.0 14.2 0.4
1994 459 34.0 13.5 0.4
1995 493 37.2 13.3 0.6
1996 493 37.2 13.3 0.6
1998 547 39.3 13.9 n/a
1999 573 40.4 14.2 n/a
2000 577 36.6 15.8 0
2001 602 36.8 16.4 0.8
2002 594 46.5 12.8 0.5
2003 594 46.5 12.8 0.5
2004 594 44.0 13.5 0.7
2005 598 43.0 13.9 n/a
2006 561 43.0 13.0 0.4
2007 552 43.0 12.8 n/a
2008 531 40.0 13.3 1.1
2009 539 47.5 9.6 0.6
2010 561 46.0 12.2 0.5
2011 511 36.0 14.1 1.4
2012 534 45.3 11.7 1.3
2013 484 43.7 11.0 1
2014 509 46.1 11.0 0.8
2015 496 46.0 10.7 0.6
2016 505 47.0 10.7 0.6
2017 489 46.5 10.5 0.6
2018 466 49.5 9.4 0.6
2019 464 46.0 10.0 0
2020 459 47.0 9.7 0.9
2021 452 48.0 9.4 0.7
2022 545 51.0 10.6 0.6
2023 476 77.0 6.1 1.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dorchester Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 27.0 15.0 n/a
1989 403 27.0 14.9 n/a
1990 416 28.0 14.8 n/a
1991 407 31.0 13.1 0
1992 442 33.0 13.3 0.2
1993 453 32.0 14.2 0.4
1994 459 34.0 13.5 0.4
1995 493 37.2 13.3 0.6
1996 493 37.2 13.3 0.6
1998 547 39.3 13.9 n/a
1999 573 40.4 14.2 n/a
2000 577 36.6 15.8 0
2001 602 36.8 16.4 0.8
2002 594 46.5 12.8 0.5
2003 594 46.5 12.8 0.5
2004 594 44.0 13.5 0.7
2005 598 43.0 13.9 n/a
2006 561 43.0 13.0 0.4
2007 552 43.0 12.8 n/a
2008 531 40.0 13.3 1.1
2009 539 47.5 9.6 0.6
2010 561 46.0 12.2 0.5
2011 511 36.0 14.1 1.4
2012 534 45.3 11.7 1.3
2013 484 43.7 11.0 1
2014 509 46.1 11.0 0.8
2015 496 46.0 10.7 0.6
2016 505 47.0 10.7 0.6
2017 489 46.5 10.5 0.6
2018 466 49.5 9.4 0.6
2019 464 46.0 10.0 0
2020 459 47.0 9.7 0.9
2021 452 48.0 9.4 0.7
2022 545 51.0 10.6 0.6
2023 476 77.0 6.1 1.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dorchester Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $44 (0.3%) $14,652 (99.7%) $14,696

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dorchester Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 125th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 121st of 1342 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester Elementary School)78.771.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodcliff Lake School District)78.771.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dorchester Elementary School)81.877.5
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodcliff Lake School District)81.877.5
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester Elementary School)76.481.8
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodcliff Lake School District)76.481.8
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester Elementary School)7570.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Woodcliff Lake School District)7570.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester Elementary School)90.384.3
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodcliff Lake School District)90.384.3
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester Elementary School)68.473.5
 5.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Woodcliff Lake School District)68.473.5
 5.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students464476
 2.6%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian3648
 33.3%
Hispanic2441
 70.8%
Pacific Islander01
White401377
 6%
Two or More Races08
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0%1.1%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester Elementary School

Yes. Dorchester Elementary School ranks in the top 9.0% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students who attend Dorchester Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodcliff Middle School
High : Pascack Hills High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 476 students attended Dorchester Elementary School.

Students at Dorchester Elementary School are 79% White, 10% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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