Yantacaw School

Summary:

Yantacaw School is an elementary school in Nutley, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the Nutley Public School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with particularly strong results for Hispanic and Asian students.

Yantacaw School's academic performance is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 5th grade, 80.3% of Yantacaw students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 73.6% in the district and 53.2% statewide. The school also ranks among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Yantacaw's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian and Hispanic students than nearby schools like Memorial School in Lyndhurst and School #8 in Clifton, may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While Yantacaw School has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than some nearby schools, it has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 1.9% in 2020-2021 to 21.2% in 2021-2022. This is an area of concern that the school and district may need to address. Overall, Yantacaw School is a high-quality educational institution that provides an excellent learning environment for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 20 Yantacaw Place
       Nutley, NJ  07110


(973) 661-8891

District: Nutley Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
252nd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,239 Help


Students who attend Yantacaw School usually attend:

Middle:    John H. Walker Middle School
High:    Nutley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  506

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.4%
Asian:
21.9%
Hispanic:
21.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Yantacaw School ranks better than 81.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Nutley Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.28. (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 Student population at Yantacaw School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.4%), Asian (21.9%), Hispanic (21.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Yantacaw School is 13.6. 3 elementary schools in the Nutley Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yantacaw School is $11,239, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Nutley Public School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Yantacaw School:

SchoolDigger ranks Yantacaw School 252nd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Yantacaw School in the ranking list.)

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Nutley Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nutley Public School District 191st of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Yantacaw School

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Rank History for all students at Yantacaw School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.85 161st 1204 86.6%
2004 71.70 413th 1298 68.2%
2005 80.38 169th 1303 87.0%
2006 73.23 386th 1314 70.6%
2007 75.56 272nd 1329 79.5%
2008 74.84 335th 1338 75.0%
2009 79.48 226th 1346 83.2%
2010 74.80 344th 1354 74.6%
2011 77.38 296th 1360 78.2%
2012 78.30 273rd 1363 80.0%
2013 75.96 343rd 1367 74.9%
2014 73.17 406th 1363 70.2%
2015 69.12 442nd 1357 67.4%
2016 76.13 339th 1346 74.8%
2017 74.17 385th 1352 71.5%
2018 78.93 282nd 1353 79.2%
2019 72.98 400th 1360 70.6%
2021 74.01 302nd 1317 77.1%
2022 80.36 284th 1345 78.9%
2023 81.28 252nd 1342 81.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Yantacaw School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.36 270th 1001 73.0%
2019 61.15 330th 1007 67.2%
2021 70.11 175th 868 79.8%
2022 82.90 107th 949 88.7%
2023 70.70 197th 958 79.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Yantacaw School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.61 283rd 1333 78.8%
2019 75.03 329th 1331 75.3%
2021 71.99 296th 1290 77.1%
2022 74.39 350th 1326 73.6%
2023 78.47 277th 1318 79.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Yantacaw School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.42 295th 1334 77.9%
2019 69.49 430th 1335 67.8%
2021 73.59 290th 1297 77.6%
2022 84.15 199th 1324 85.0%
2023 81.59 240th 1315 81.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Yantacaw School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.51 111th 370 70.0%
2019 31.15 262nd 370 29.2%
2021 52.47 162nd 339 52.2%
2022 56.63 163rd 348 53.2%
2023 74.10 73rd 346 78.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Yantacaw School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.57 67th 870 92.3%
2019 86.06 87th 899 90.3%
2021 84.74 85th 896 90.5%
2022 88.27 76th 953 92.0%
2023 84.39 115th 982 88.3%
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Rank History for White students at Yantacaw School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.20 464th 1022 54.6%
2019 54.54 469th 1023 54.2%
2021 56.70 372nd 964 61.4%
2022 65.40 323rd 976 66.9%
2023 63.09 349th 975 64.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Yantacaw School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 379 2 22 11 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1989 360 2 31 8 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1990 370 3 34 13 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1991 382 3 35 13 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1992 397 2 48 4 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1993 413 2 12 11 34 n/a n/a 0 472
1994 424 3 40 14 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1995 457 1 43 22 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1996 457 1 43 22 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1998 413 0 34 31 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1999 410 4 30 28 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2000 353 29 33 24 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2001 413 2 33 24 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2002 406 5 38 35 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2003 406 5 38 35 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2004 400 6 44 46 1 n/a n/a 0 497
2005 400 8 44 51 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2006 398 9 45 51 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2007 384 7 50 47 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2008 362 5 52 56 1 n/a n/a 0 476
2009 370 6 55 57 1 0 0 0 489
2010 369 6 45 45 1 0 0 0 466
2011 343 9 48 52 1 0 0 0 453
2012 343 10 66 47 0 0 0 0 466
2013 347 9 78 57 0 0 0 0 491
2014 321 9 79 53 0 0 2 0 464
2015 337 8 79 62 0 0 3 0 489
2016 299 6 79 77 0 0 4 0 465
2017 291 10 86 85 0 0 10 0 482
2018 291 8 87 92 1 0 18 0 497
2019 279 8 88 99 1 0 20 0 495
2020 260 7 86 105 0 0 19 0 477
2021 242 8 92 99 0 0 20 0 461
2022 248 10 96 107 1 0 18 0 480
2023 250 13 111 107 0 0 25 0 506

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 Yantacaw School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 414 22.0 18.8 n/a
1989 401 22.0 18.2 n/a
1990 420 22.0 19.0 1.4
1991 433 23.0 18.8 3.2
1992 451 23.0 19.6 1.1
1993 472 24.0 19.7 1.9
1994 481 25.5 18.9 2.7
1995 523 26.5 19.7 1.7
1996 523 26.5 19.7 1.7
1998 478 25.0 19.1 3.1
1999 472 25.5 18.5 1.9
2000 439 25.5 17.2 5.7
2001 473 27.6 17.1 4.4
2002 485 27.0 18.0 3.9
2003 485 27.0 18.0 3.9
2004 497 27.5 18.1 4
2005 503 28.0 18.0 n/a
2006 503 27.5 18.3 3.2
2007 488 27.0 18.1 1
2008 476 24.0 19.8 3.2
2009 489 27.8 15.8 4.5
2010 466 25.0 18.6 5.2
2011 453 27.5 16.4 5.7
2012 466 31.9 14.5 3.6
2013 491 35.0 14.0 3.9
2014 464 34.0 13.6 4.1
2015 489 33.0 14.8 2.9
2016 465 35.0 13.2 4.9
2017 482 36.8 13.0 4.1
2018 497 37.7 13.1 5.8
2019 495 37.6 13.1 5.9
2020 477 36.8 12.9 6.9
2021 461 36.3 12.6 5.2
2022 480 36.7 13.0 4
2023 506 37.2 13.6 5.5

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 Yantacaw School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 414 22.0 18.8 n/a
1989 401 22.0 18.2 n/a
1990 420 22.0 19.0 1.4
1991 433 23.0 18.8 3.2
1992 451 23.0 19.6 1.1
1993 472 24.0 19.7 1.9
1994 481 25.5 18.9 2.7
1995 523 26.5 19.7 1.7
1996 523 26.5 19.7 1.7
1998 478 25.0 19.1 3.1
1999 472 25.5 18.5 1.9
2000 439 25.5 17.2 5.7
2001 473 27.6 17.1 4.4
2002 485 27.0 18.0 3.9
2003 485 27.0 18.0 3.9
2004 497 27.5 18.1 4
2005 503 28.0 18.0 n/a
2006 503 27.5 18.3 3.2
2007 488 27.0 18.1 1
2008 476 24.0 19.8 3.2
2009 489 27.8 15.8 4.5
2010 466 25.0 18.6 5.2
2011 453 27.5 16.4 5.7
2012 466 31.9 14.5 3.6
2013 491 35.0 14.0 3.9
2014 464 34.0 13.6 4.1
2015 489 33.0 14.8 2.9
2016 465 35.0 13.2 4.9
2017 482 36.8 13.0 4.1
2018 497 37.7 13.1 5.8
2019 495 37.6 13.1 5.9
2020 477 36.8 12.9 6.9
2021 461 36.3 12.6 5.2
2022 480 36.7 13.0 4
2023 506 37.2 13.6 5.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Yantacaw School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $133 (1.2%) $11,106 (98.8%) $11,239

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Yantacaw 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 400th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 252nd of 1342 Elementary schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Yantacaw School)56.756
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nutley Public School District)61.952.6
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Yantacaw School)54.462.7
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nutley Public School District)5857.2
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Yantacaw School)79.474.4
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nutley Public School District)68.971.6
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Yantacaw School)60.363.7
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nutley Public School District)62.165.8
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Yantacaw School)70.680.3
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nutley Public School District)70.173.6
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Yantacaw School)54.466.7
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nutley Public School District)54.647.2
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Yantacaw School)85.978
 7.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nutley Public School District)80.174
 6.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Yantacaw School)67.667.2
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nutley Public School District)63.153.3
 9.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students495506
 2.2%
African American813
 62.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian88111
 26.1%
Hispanic99107
 8.1%
Pacific Islander00
White279250
 10.4%
Two or More Races2025
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.9%5.5%
 0.3%


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Students who attend Yantacaw School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John H. Walker Middle School
High : Nutley High School

Yantacaw School ranks 252nd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Yantacaw School are 49% White, 22% Asian, 21% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 506 students attended Yantacaw School.


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