Serving 171 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Robert Erskine School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Robert Erskine School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
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Student Attention
School Overview
Robert Erskine School's student population of 171 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert Erskine School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Erskine School is 0.33, 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
#1124 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
10%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
81%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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 is Robert Erskine School's ranking?
Robert Erskine School is ranked #1124 out of 2,201 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Robert Erskine School?
171 students attend Robert Erskine School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Robert Erskine School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Erskine School?
Robert Erskine School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert Erskine School offer ?
Robert Erskine School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Robert Erskine School part of?
Robert Erskine School is part of Ringwood School District.
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