Henry B. Milnes Elementary School

Summary:

Henry B. Milnes Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school in Fair Lawn Public School District, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school has consistently ranked within the top 100 elementary schools in New Jersey, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Henry B. Milnes Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the NJSLA exams. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 64.8% of 3rd-grade students and 80% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 43.6% and 50.8%, respectively. The school also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Fair Lawn Public School District, such as Radburn Elementary School, Henry B. Milnes Elementary School generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement. The school's consistent high performance over the years is a testament to its effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and commitment to student success.


Detail:

Public K-4

 8-01 Phillip St
       Fair Lawn, NJ  07410


(201) 794-5550

District: Fair Lawn Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
133rd of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,535 Help


Students who attend Henry B. Milnes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Jefferson Middle School
High:    Fair Lawn High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  428

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.9%
Asian:
22.0%
Hispanic:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Henry B. Milnes Elementary School ranks better than 90.1% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Fair Lawn Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.93. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Henry B. Milnes Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fair Lawn Public School District. Student population at Henry B. Milnes Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.9%), Asian (22%), Hispanic (13.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henry B. Milnes Elementary School is 13.3, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Fair Lawn Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Henry B. Milnes Elementary School employs 32.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henry B. Milnes Elementary School is $5,535. 4 elementary schools in the Fair Lawn Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henry B. Milnes Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry B. Milnes Elementary School 133rd of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Henry B. Milnes Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Fair Lawn Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fair Lawn Public School District 82nd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Henry B. Milnes Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Henry B. Milnes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.01 404th 1204 66.4%
2004 62.13 628th 1298 51.6%
2005 75.79 304th 1303 76.7%
2006 66.28 562nd 1314 57.2%
2007 72.86 378th 1329 71.6%
2008 61.20 655th 1338 51.0%
2009 69.21 489th 1346 63.7%
2010 66.94 530th 1354 60.9%
2011 77.49 292nd 1360 78.5%
2012 87.43 32nd 1363 97.7%
2013 87.35 42nd 1367 96.9%
2014 88.63 24th 1363 98.2%
2015 92.76 58th 1357 95.7%
2016 94.03 34th 1346 97.5%
2017 91.78 61st 1352 95.5%
2018 95.53 13th 1353 99.0%
2019 94.86 13th 1360 99.0%
2021 94.93 44th 1317 96.7%
2022 91.76 98th 1345 92.7%
2023 91.90 88th 1342 93.4%
2024 88.93 133rd 1338 90.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Henry B. Milnes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.49 5th 434 98.8%
2019 99.04 11th 463 97.6%
2021 99.47 8th 411 98.1%
2022 99.19 15th 489 96.9%
2023 90.21 56th 499 88.8%
2024 93.53 42nd 559 92.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Henry B. Milnes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.60 2nd 1001 99.8%
2019 97.85 12th 1007 98.8%
2021 96.15 11th 868 98.7%
2022 91.86 52nd 949 94.5%
2023 94.09 37th 958 96.1%
2024 91.19 50th 989 94.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Henry B. Milnes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.65 75th 910 91.8%
2024 87.31 65th 939 93.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Henry B. Milnes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.00 16th 1333 98.8%
2019 93.18 29th 1331 97.8%
2021 93.87 42nd 1290 96.7%
2022 90.62 100th 1326 92.5%
2023 91.91 76th 1318 94.2%
2024 88.24 134th 1317 89.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Henry B. Milnes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.76 18th 1334 98.7%
2019 95.08 12th 1335 99.1%
2021 93.93 48th 1297 96.3%
2022 91.31 95th 1324 92.8%
2023 90.30 96th 1315 92.7%
2024 87.76 140th 1313 89.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Henry B. Milnes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.47 3rd 370 99.2%
2019 83.68 22nd 370 94.1%
2021 85.34 22nd 339 93.5%
2022 73.78 75th 348 78.4%
2023 84.76 23rd 346 93.4%
2024 68.62 114th 340 66.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Henry B. Milnes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.33 14th 870 98.4%
2019 94.54 24th 899 97.3%
2021 99.82 4th 896 99.6%
2022 98.64 11th 953 98.8%
2023 96.80 31st 982 96.8%
2024 97.23 21st 989 97.9%
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Rank History for White students at Henry B. Milnes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.38 12th 1022 98.8%
2019 94.21 13th 1023 98.7%
2021 88.31 59th 964 93.9%
2022 82.25 130th 976 86.7%
2023 78.41 160th 975 83.6%
2024 80.18 145th 963 84.9%
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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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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Open Quote This is a great school; small; friendly atmosphere; dedicated teachers and good principal and staff who keep the school running smoothly and efficiently. The PTA is active and involved in the school affairs. My kids love going to school every day. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Henry B. Milnes Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 344 3 12 12 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1989 356 9 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1990 376 9 9 21 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1991 417 6 16 20 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1992 426 3 20 15 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1993 441 3 22 27 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1994 364 2 15 19 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1995 362 3 17 24 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1996 362 3 17 24 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1998 398 4 25 26 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1999 378 3 26 22 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2000 399 6 23 30 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2001 363 5 26 28 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2002 346 5 33 33 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2003 346 5 33 33 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2004 337 5 46 35 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2005 330 6 46 31 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2006 329 3 47 32 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2007 320 1 47 31 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2008 314 4 46 38 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2009 312 5 47 42 1 0 0 0 407
2010 295 4 46 39 1 1 0 0 386
2011 292 8 45 42 1 1 0 0 389
2012 285 8 39 43 0 2 0 0 377
2013 298 11 45 35 0 3 0 0 392
2014 297 9 57 34 0 3 0 0 400
2015 297 10 57 43 0 5 4 0 416
2016 324 11 64 46 1 5 6 0 457
2017 344 11 74 49 1 3 14 0 496
2018 320 13 74 50 1 2 19 0 479
2019 327 11 84 54 1 2 18 0 497
2020 316 15 103 64 1 2 16 0 517
2021 239 15 94 57 0 1 13 0 419
2022 242 15 98 56 0 0 10 0 421
2023 252 13 94 58 0 0 11 0 428

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 Henry B. Milnes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 371 25.0 14.8 n/a
1989 388 25.0 15.5 n/a
1990 415 26.0 15.9 1
1991 459 26.0 17.6 3.1
1992 464 28.0 16.5 2.6
1993 493 28.0 17.6 3.2
1994 400 21.0 19.0 4
1995 406 22.4 18.1 4.7
1996 406 22.4 18.1 4.7
1998 453 24.3 18.6 4.4
1999 429 24.5 17.5 3
2000 458 28.1 16.3 4.8
2001 422 28.4 14.9 4.5
2002 417 24.6 17.0 3.6
2003 417 24.6 17.0 3.6
2004 423 25.0 16.9 3.8
2005 413 24.8 16.7 n/a
2006 411 23.8 17.3 4.4
2007 399 23.0 17.3 3.3
2008 403 17.0 23.7 4.7
2009 407 38.5 8.8 7.9
2010 386 26.0 14.8 7.3
2011 389 25.8 15.0 6.2
2012 377 30.0 12.5 8.5
2013 392 24.3 16.1 6.6
2014 400 31.0 12.9 6.3
2015 416 32.0 13.0 9.4
2016 457 32.0 14.2 9
2017 496 33.6 14.7 7.1
2018 479 34.7 13.8 5.4
2019 497 35.8 13.8 5.2
2020 517 36.0 14.3 5
2021 419 31.1 13.4 6.9
2022 421 32.1 13.1 8.6
2023 428 32.1 13.3 11

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 Henry B. Milnes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 371 25.0 14.8 n/a
1989 388 25.0 15.5 n/a
1990 415 26.0 15.9 1
1991 459 26.0 17.6 3.1
1992 464 28.0 16.5 2.6
1993 493 28.0 17.6 3.2
1994 400 21.0 19.0 4
1995 406 22.4 18.1 4.7
1996 406 22.4 18.1 4.7
1998 453 24.3 18.6 4.4
1999 429 24.5 17.5 3
2000 458 28.1 16.3 4.8
2001 422 28.4 14.9 4.5
2002 417 24.6 17.0 3.6
2003 417 24.6 17.0 3.6
2004 423 25.0 16.9 3.8
2005 413 24.8 16.7 n/a
2006 411 23.8 17.3 4.4
2007 399 23.0 17.3 3.3
2008 403 17.0 23.7 4.7
2009 407 38.5 8.8 7.9
2010 386 26.0 14.8 7.3
2011 389 25.8 15.0 6.2
2012 377 30.0 12.5 8.5
2013 392 24.3 16.1 6.6
2014 400 31.0 12.9 6.3
2015 416 32.0 13.0 9.4
2016 457 32.0 14.2 9
2017 496 33.6 14.7 7.1
2018 479 34.7 13.8 5.4
2019 497 35.8 13.8 5.2
2020 517 36.0 14.3 5
2021 419 31.1 13.4 6.9
2022 421 32.1 13.1 8.6
2023 428 32.1 13.3 11

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 Henry B. Milnes Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $11 (0.2%) $5,524 (99.8%) $5,535

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Henry B. Milnes Elementary 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 13th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 88th of 1342 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Henry B. Milnes Elementary School)86.679.3
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fair Lawn Public School District)72.372.5
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henry B. Milnes Elementary School)95.873
 22.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fair Lawn Public School District)80.674
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Henry B. Milnes Elementary School)85.180.6
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Lawn Public School District)78.278.7
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henry B. Milnes Elementary School)85.181
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fair Lawn Public School District)79.777.2
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students497428
 13.9%
African American1113
 18.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian8494
 11.9%
Hispanic5458
 7.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White327252
 22.9%
Two or More Races1811
 38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.2%11%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Henry B. Milnes Elementary School

Yes. Henry B. Milnes Elementary School ranks in the top 9.9% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students who attend Henry B. Milnes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas Jefferson Middle School
High : Fair Lawn High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 428 students attended Henry B. Milnes Elementary School.

Students at Henry B. Milnes Elementary School are 59% White, 22% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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