Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-4, James Russell Lowell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Russell Lowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
James Russell Lowell Elementary School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
James Russell Lowell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Russell Lowell Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1068 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
7%
11%
Hispanic
49%
35%
Black
27%
14%
White
12%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Russell Lowell Elementary School's ranking?
James Russell Lowell Elementary School is ranked #1068 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are James Russell Lowell Elementary School often compared to?
James Russell Lowell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School, Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend James Russell Lowell Elementary School?
320 students attend James Russell Lowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of James Russell Lowell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Russell Lowell Elementary School?
James Russell Lowell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Russell Lowell Elementary School offer ?
James Russell Lowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Russell Lowell Elementary School part of?
James Russell Lowell Elementary School is part of Teaneck School District.
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