Edith M. Decker Elementary School serves 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edith M. Decker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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School Overview
Edith M. Decker Elementary School's student population of 133 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edith M. Decker Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
32%
34%
Black
8%
15%
White
48%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Edith M. Decker Elementary School often compared to?
Edith M. Decker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Edith M. Decker Elementary School?
133 students attend Edith M. Decker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Edith M. Decker Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edith M. Decker Elementary School?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edith M. Decker Elementary School offer ?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Edith M. Decker Elementary School part of?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School is part of Mount Arlington Public School District.
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