Richard E Byrd School

Summary:

Richard Byrd is an exceptional elementary school in Glen Rock Public School District, serving 269 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This top-performing school consistently ranks among the best in New Jersey, with outstanding academic achievement, low chronic absenteeism, and efficient use of resources.

Richard Byrd's academic performance is truly remarkable, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly exceeding state averages. The school's excellence extends across student subgroups, ranking highly for female, male, Asian, White, and special education students. This indicates that Richard Byrd is effectively serving a diverse student population and providing a personalized learning environment, with a low student-teacher ratio of 14.2 to 14.5. Compared to nearby schools in the Fair Lawn and Ridgewood districts, Richard Byrd's academic performance is consistently stronger, with significantly higher proficiency rates.

Beyond its exceptional academic achievements, Richard Byrd stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 3.3% to 7.0%, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's spending per student, at $13,228, is higher than the state average, reflecting a significant investment in resources and support for its students. With a predominantly White student population, Richard Byrd has a higher percentage of Asian and multiracial students compared to nearby schools, and an exceptionally low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent student body.


Detail:

Public K-5

 640 Doremus Ave
       Glen Rock, NJ  07452-2033


(201) 445-7700

District: Glen Rock Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,228 Help


Students who attend Richard E Byrd School usually attend:

Middle:    Glen Rock Middle School
High:    Glen Rock High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.3%
Asian:
17.8%
Two or more races:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.1% Help


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Compare Details Richard E Byrd School ranks better than 97.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Glen Rock Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.75. (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 Richard E Byrd School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Glen Rock Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), Asian (17.8%), two or more races (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 1.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richard E Byrd School is 14.5, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Glen Rock Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richard E Byrd School is $13,228, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Glen Rock Public School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Richard E Byrd School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richard E Byrd School 36th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Richard E Byrd School in the ranking list.)

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Glen Rock Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Glen Rock Public School District 49th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richard E Byrd School

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Rank History for all students at Richard E Byrd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.79 274th 1204 77.2%
2004 86.56 33rd 1298 97.5%
2005 85.59 32nd 1303 97.5%
2006 85.37 18th 1314 98.6%
2007 79.48 151st 1329 88.6%
2008 80.41 153rd 1338 88.6%
2009 85.66 81st 1346 94.0%
2010 85.62 60th 1354 95.6%
2011 88.14 17th 1360 98.8%
2012 88.33 17th 1363 98.8%
2013 88.63 21st 1367 98.5%
2014 87.69 43rd 1363 96.8%
2015 93.13 50th 1357 96.3%
2016 84.68 194th 1346 85.6%
2017 92.40 49th 1352 96.4%
2018 85.41 172nd 1353 87.3%
2019 86.27 158th 1360 88.4%
2021 94.38 51st 1317 96.1%
2022 94.08 54th 1345 96.0%
2023 94.75 36th 1342 97.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Richard E Byrd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.97 1st 1001 99.9%
2021 94.55 18th 868 97.9%
2022 99.63 2nd 949 99.8%
2023 93.84 39th 958 95.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Richard E Byrd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.90 276th 1333 79.3%
2019 76.89 299th 1331 77.5%
2021 86.31 142nd 1290 89.0%
2022 93.22 55th 1326 95.9%
2023 94.38 34th 1318 97.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Richard E Byrd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.53 113th 1334 91.5%
2019 91.07 69th 1335 94.8%
2021 96.36 17th 1297 98.7%
2022 93.39 62nd 1324 95.3%
2023 92.37 65th 1315 95.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Richard E Byrd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.74 2nd 339 99.4%
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Rank History for White students at Richard E Byrd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.04 136th 1022 86.7%
2019 73.55 222nd 1023 78.3%
2021 85.56 80th 964 91.7%
2022 85.72 91st 976 90.7%
2023 90.10 49th 975 95.0%
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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 Richard E Byrd School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 244 2 20 2 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1989 233 1 21 2 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1990 237 2 23 2 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1991 241 2 20 3 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1992 252 3 20 4 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1993 263 1 24 3 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1994 268 1 20 2 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1995 243 2 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1996 243 2 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1998 317 16 28 3 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1999 261 3 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2000 266 4 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2001 256 4 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2002 225 3 18 1 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2003 225 3 18 1 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2004 219 1 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2005 209 1 20 2 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2006 208 1 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2007 212 0 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2008 217 1 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2009 221 0 12 2 0 0 0 0 235
2010 218 0 9 2 0 0 0 0 229
2011 219 0 9 2 0 1 0 0 231
2012 221 0 10 4 0 2 0 0 237
2013 208 0 8 6 0 2 5 0 229
2014 209 0 20 6 0 2 6 0 243
2015 204 1 26 7 0 2 5 0 245
2016 210 3 28 8 0 1 6 0 256
2017 212 3 29 11 0 1 8 0 264
2018 208 3 34 14 0 0 10 0 269
2019 206 3 38 12 0 0 13 0 272
2020 201 2 42 11 0 0 16 0 272
2021 184 4 47 11 0 0 17 0 263
2022 193 3 50 13 0 0 20 0 279
2023 173 2 48 20 0 0 26 0 269

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 Richard E Byrd School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 268 13.0 20.6 n/a
1989 257 14.0 18.3 n/a
1990 264 14.0 18.8 n/a
1991 266 14.0 19.0 0
1992 279 15.0 18.6 n/a
1993 291 13.2 22.0 0.3
1994 291 15.0 19.4 n/a
1995 268 15.0 17.9 0.7
1996 268 15.0 17.9 0.7
1998 364 14.8 24.6 1.1
1999 275 14.8 18.6 1.1
2000 284 15.8 18.0 0.7
2001 278 16.1 17.3 0.7
2002 247 14.0 17.6 0
2003 247 14.0 17.6 0
2004 237 16.0 14.8 0
2005 232 16.0 14.5 n/a
2006 223 16.0 13.9 0
2007 226 16.0 14.1 0
2008 235 14.0 16.8 n/a
2009 235 19.8 9.8 0
2010 229 15.0 15.2 0.4
2011 231 14.0 16.5 0
2012 237 16.7 14.1 0
2013 229 17.8 12.8 0
2014 243 17.8 13.6 0
2015 245 17.0 14.4 0
2016 256 18.0 14.2 0
2017 264 17.5 15.0 1.1
2018 269 18.0 14.9 1.1
2019 272 19.0 14.3 0
2020 272 18.5 14.7 1.1
2021 263 18.5 14.2 1.1
2022 279 19.5 14.3 1.1
2023 269 18.5 14.5 1.1

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 Richard E Byrd School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 268 13.0 20.6 n/a
1989 257 14.0 18.3 n/a
1990 264 14.0 18.8 n/a
1991 266 14.0 19.0 0
1992 279 15.0 18.6 n/a
1993 291 13.2 22.0 0.3
1994 291 15.0 19.4 n/a
1995 268 15.0 17.9 0.7
1996 268 15.0 17.9 0.7
1998 364 14.8 24.6 1.1
1999 275 14.8 18.6 1.1
2000 284 15.8 18.0 0.7
2001 278 16.1 17.3 0.7
2002 247 14.0 17.6 0
2003 247 14.0 17.6 0
2004 237 16.0 14.8 0
2005 232 16.0 14.5 n/a
2006 223 16.0 13.9 0
2007 226 16.0 14.1 0
2008 235 14.0 16.8 n/a
2009 235 19.8 9.8 0
2010 229 15.0 15.2 0.4
2011 231 14.0 16.5 0
2012 237 16.7 14.1 0
2013 229 17.8 12.8 0
2014 243 17.8 13.6 0
2015 245 17.0 14.4 0
2016 256 18.0 14.2 0
2017 264 17.5 15.0 1.1
2018 269 18.0 14.9 1.1
2019 272 19.0 14.3 0
2020 272 18.5 14.7 1.1
2021 263 18.5 14.2 1.1
2022 279 19.5 14.3 1.1
2023 269 18.5 14.5 1.1

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 Richard E Byrd School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $28 (0.2%) $13,200 (99.8%) $13,228

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard E Byrd 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 158th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 36th of 1342 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richard E Byrd School)88.967.3
 21.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Glen Rock Public School District)84.768.7
 16%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richard E Byrd School)88.977.5
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Glen Rock Public School District)8779.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richard E Byrd School)78.391.4
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Glen Rock Public School District)81.579.6
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richard E Byrd School)76.193.6
 17.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Glen Rock Public School District)83.582.8
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richard E Byrd School)72.393.2
 20.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Glen Rock Public School District)86.787.2
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richard E Byrd School)65.986.4
 20.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Glen Rock Public School District)81.980.8
 1.1%
   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 Students272269
 1.1%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian3848
 26.3%
Hispanic1220
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White206173
 16%
Two or More Races1326
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0%1.1%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Richard E Byrd School

Students at Richard E Byrd School are 64% White, 18% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Richard E Byrd School.

Yes! Richard E Byrd School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 36th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools.

Students who attend Richard E Byrd School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Glen Rock Middle School
High : Glen Rock High School


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