Essex Fells Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Essex Fells, New Jersey 07021 · Essex Fells School District
#36 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#146 of 50,301 nationally
About Essex Fells Elementary School
Essex Fells Elementary School is a public elementary located in Essex Fells, in the Essex Fells School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 251 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 94.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 36th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (87th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 251.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)9.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Essex Fells Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 9.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Essex Fells Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lincoln Elementary School
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253 students · 1.2 km away
Jefferson Elementary School
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246 students · 1.3 km away
Grover Cleveland Middle School
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James Caldwell High School
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Wilson Elementary School
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Forest Avenue School
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230 students · 2.2 km away
Harrison School
West Caldwell · Public other · Grades PK–PK
39 students · 2.2 km away
Washington Elementary School
West Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students · 2.6 km away
Lester C Noecker
Roseland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
451 students · 2.7 km away
Kelly Elementary School
W Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students · 3.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Essex Fells Elementary School a good school?
Essex Fells Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 94.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #36 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Essex Fells Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Essex Fells Elementary School ranks #36 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #146 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Essex Fells Elementary School?
Essex Fells Elementary School had 251 students in 2025.
Is Essex Fells Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Essex Fells Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Essex Fells Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Essex Fells Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.