Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Carteret Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carteret Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Carteret Elementary School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carteret Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carteret Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1426 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
69%
35%
Black
18%
14%
White
9%
37%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carteret Elementary School's ranking?
Carteret Elementary School is ranked #1426 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Carteret Elementary School often compared to?
Carteret Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkeley Elementary School, Watsessing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Carteret Elementary School?
383 students attend Carteret Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Carteret Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carteret Elementary School?
Carteret Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carteret Elementary School offer ?
Carteret Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carteret Elementary School part of?
Carteret Elementary School is part of Bloomfield Township School District.
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