Gilbert Avenue School

Summary:

Gilbert Avenue School is an elementary school located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 404 students. The school is part of the Elmwood Park School District, which is ranked 407 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gilbert Avenue School has a diverse student population, with 33.66% White, 13.37% African American, 45.79% Hispanic, and 5.69% Asian students. The school has shown strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, outperforming the Elmwood Park School District and the state of New Jersey in the percentage of students proficient or better in NJSLA assessments across grades 3-5. Additionally, Gilbert Avenue School has consistently ranked among the top schools in New Jersey for English Language Learner (ELL) student performance and for students from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds.

While Gilbert Avenue School's academic performance is impressive, its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, and the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.2% in 2020-2021 to 22.0% in 2021-2022. When compared to nearby schools, such as Sixteenth Avenue School and Gantner Avenue School, Gilbert Avenue School generally outperforms these schools in academic assessments, particularly in Mathematics. However, the Salome H. Long Memorial School in the neighboring Saddle Brook School District outperforms Gilbert Avenue School in several academic areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 151 Gilbert Avenue
       Elmwood Park, NJ  07407


(201) 796-8700

District: Elmwood Park School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
636th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,323 Help


Students who attend Gilbert Avenue School usually attend:

Middle:    Memorial Middle School
High:    Memorial Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.8%
White:
33.7%
African American:
13.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gilbert Avenue School ranks better than 52.6% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Elmwood Park School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Gilbert Avenue School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.8%), White (33.7%), African American (13.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gilbert Avenue School is 12.6, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Elmwood Park School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gilbert Avenue School is $5,323, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Elmwood Park School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gilbert Avenue School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilbert Avenue School 636th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Gilbert Avenue School in the ranking list.)

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Elmwood Park School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood Park School District 407th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gilbert Avenue School

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Rank History for all students at Gilbert Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.31 290th 1204 75.9%
2004 62.23 624th 1298 51.9%
2005 63.40 608th 1303 53.3%
2006 50.37 834th 1314 36.5%
2007 37.61 1010th 1329 24.0%
2008 40.05 968th 1338 27.7%
2009 45.59 868th 1346 35.5%
2010 38.73 971st 1354 28.3%
2011 30.18 1057th 1360 22.3%
2012 41.07 938th 1363 31.2%
2013 46.98 861st 1367 37.0%
2014 44.63 887th 1363 34.9%
2015 55.36 636th 1357 53.1%
2016 54.85 645th 1346 52.1%
2017 42.23 827th 1352 38.8%
2018 54.42 648th 1353 52.1%
2019 46.85 765th 1360 43.8%
2021 53.93 546th 1317 58.5%
2022 46.96 703rd 1345 47.7%
2023 52.34 636th 1342 52.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gilbert Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.81 189th 434 56.5%
2019 65.92 128th 463 72.4%
2021 97.11 23rd 411 94.4%
2022 85.45 62nd 489 87.3%
2023 82.00 77th 499 84.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gilbert Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.65 528th 1007 47.6%
2021 41.00 453rd 868 47.8%
2022 41.18 478th 949 49.6%
2023 47.71 416th 958 56.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gilbert Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.89 226th 942 76.0%
2019 66.27 226th 948 76.2%
2021 70.37 125th 839 85.1%
2022 67.24 200th 863 76.8%
2023 75.69 139th 910 84.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Gilbert Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.43 649th 1333 51.3%
2019 41.60 824th 1331 38.1%
2021 47.22 627th 1290 51.4%
2022 36.27 828th 1326 37.6%
2023 44.84 702nd 1318 46.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Gilbert Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.85 603rd 1334 54.8%
2019 52.83 656th 1335 50.9%
2021 59.39 453rd 1297 65.1%
2022 56.33 569th 1324 57.0%
2023 60.39 518th 1315 60.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Gilbert Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.38 156th 517 69.8%
2019 62.51 165th 522 68.4%
2022 45.72 259th 494 47.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gilbert Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.47 295th 870 66.1%
2019 70.14 211th 899 76.5%
2021 72.40 157th 896 82.5%
2022 62.99 288th 953 69.8%
2023 64.95 278th 982 71.7%
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Rank History for White students at Gilbert Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.60 482nd 1022 52.8%
2019 27.80 786th 1023 23.2%
2021 41.68 553rd 964 42.6%
2022 42.55 585th 976 40.1%
2023 44.76 546th 975 44.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Gilbert Avenue School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 200 1 27 31 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1989 226 1 18 40 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1990 238 1 16 53 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1991 252 2 22 58 3 n/a n/a 0 337
1992 245 1 26 61 6 n/a n/a 0 339
1993 254 3 33 66 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1994 253 4 26 78 2 n/a n/a 0 363
1995 194 5 37 55 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1996 194 5 37 55 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1998 202 11 35 60 1 n/a n/a 0 309
1999 284 7 2 18 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2000 204 11 46 68 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2001 193 11 57 51 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2002 187 9 42 66 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2003 187 9 42 66 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2004 180 12 51 76 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2005 175 21 65 68 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2006 150 23 61 73 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2007 172 30 49 86 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2008 180 35 45 99 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2009 163 36 45 86 0 0 0 0 330
2010 150 38 40 87 0 0 0 0 315
2011 162 35 28 92 0 0 0 0 317
2012 169 32 37 116 0 0 4 0 358
2013 184 34 33 129 0 0 3 0 383
2014 191 44 42 139 0 1 4 0 421
2015 168 41 20 123 0 1 3 0 356
2016 182 61 29 136 0 0 4 0 412
2017 171 68 29 149 0 0 7 0 424
2018 185 70 34 151 0 0 6 0 446
2019 174 55 35 144 0 0 1 0 409
2020 183 49 28 156 1 1 1 0 419
2021 171 43 29 145 1 0 3 0 392
2022 141 54 24 182 1 0 3 0 405
2023 136 54 23 185 1 0 5 0 404

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gilbert Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 259 14.0 18.5 n/a
1989 285 14.0 20.3 n/a
1990 308 14.0 22.0 7.5
1991 337 14.0 24.0 10.4
1992 339 15.0 22.6 1.5
1993 356 16.0 22.3 15.7
1994 363 16.0 22.7 13.5
1995 291 13.0 22.4 16.2
1996 291 13.0 22.4 16.2
1998 309 12.0 25.8 14.6
1999 311 12.0 25.9 11.3
2000 329 14.0 23.5 25.5
2001 312 14.3 21.8 26
2002 304 13.0 23.4 21.4
2003 304 13.0 23.4 21.4
2004 319 13.0 24.5 25.7
2005 329 13.0 25.3 n/a
2006 307 14.0 21.9 29.6
2007 337 14.0 24.1 31.5
2008 359 15.0 23.9 27.6
2009 330 19.9 18.9 31.8
2010 315 16.0 19.6 40.3
2011 317 16.5 19.2 37.5
2012 358 17.8 20.0 39.1
2013 383 18.5 20.6 40.7
2014 421 17.5 23.9 45.6
2015 356 20.0 17.8 43
2016 412 20.0 20.6 43.4
2017 424 21.3 19.8 39.6
2018 446 23.3 19.1 43
2019 409 24.3 16.8 42.3
2020 419 29.3 14.2 44.2
2021 392 28.3 13.8 40.6
2022 405 27.6 14.6 35.1
2023 404 31.9 12.6 33.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gilbert Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 259 14.0 18.5 n/a
1989 285 14.0 20.3 n/a
1990 308 14.0 22.0 7.5
1991 337 14.0 24.0 10.4
1992 339 15.0 22.6 1.5
1993 356 16.0 22.3 15.7
1994 363 16.0 22.7 13.5
1995 291 13.0 22.4 16.2
1996 291 13.0 22.4 16.2
1998 309 12.0 25.8 14.6
1999 311 12.0 25.9 11.3
2000 329 14.0 23.5 25.5
2001 312 14.3 21.8 26
2002 304 13.0 23.4 21.4
2003 304 13.0 23.4 21.4
2004 319 13.0 24.5 25.7
2005 329 13.0 25.3 n/a
2006 307 14.0 21.9 29.6
2007 337 14.0 24.1 31.5
2008 359 15.0 23.9 27.6
2009 330 19.9 18.9 31.8
2010 315 16.0 19.6 40.3
2011 317 16.5 19.2 37.5
2012 358 17.8 20.0 39.1
2013 383 18.5 20.6 40.7
2014 421 17.5 23.9 45.6
2015 356 20.0 17.8 43
2016 412 20.0 20.6 43.4
2017 424 21.3 19.8 39.6
2018 446 23.3 19.1 43
2019 409 24.3 16.8 42.3
2020 419 29.3 14.2 44.2
2021 392 28.3 13.8 40.6
2022 405 27.6 14.6 35.1
2023 404 31.9 12.6 33.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gilbert Avenue School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $5,323

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gilbert Avenue School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 765th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 636th of 1342 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gilbert Avenue School)57.649.3
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Park School District)50.548.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gilbert Avenue School)48.860.3
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Park School District)53.146.8
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gilbert Avenue School)48.553.8
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Park School District)61.451.4
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gilbert Avenue School)46.349.1
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Park School District)54.539.5
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gilbert Avenue School)71.742.4
 29.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Park School District)57.651.6
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gilbert Avenue School)34.135.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Park School District)35.333.1
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students409404
 1.2%
African American5554
 1.8%
American Indian01
Asian3523
 34.3%
Hispanic144185
 28.5%
Pacific Islander00
White174136
 21.8%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.3%33.2%
 9.1%


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Students who attend Gilbert Avenue School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Memorial Middle School
High : Memorial Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended Gilbert Avenue School.

Students at Gilbert Avenue School are 46% Hispanic, 34% White, 13% African American, 6% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Gilbert Avenue School ranks 636th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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