Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Prospect Park School No. 1 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 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prospect Park School No. 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Prospect Park School No. 1's student population of 620 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prospect Park School No. 1 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 Prospect Park School No. 1 is 0.43, 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
#2020 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Asian
8%
11%
Hispanic
74%
35%
Black
11%
14%
White
6%
37%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prospect Park School No. 1's ranking?
Prospect Park School No. 1 is ranked #2020 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Prospect Park School No. 1?
620 students attend Prospect Park School No. 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Prospect Park School No. 1 students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prospect Park School No. 1?
Prospect Park School No. 1 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Prospect Park School No. 1 offer ?
Prospect Park School No. 1 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prospect Park School No. 1 part of?
Prospect Park School No. 1 is part of Prospect Park Public School District.
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