John Y Dater Elementary School

Public 4-5

35 School Street
Ramsey, NJ 07446-1833

(201) 785-2325

District: Ramsey School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,706

Students who attend John Y Dater Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Eric S. Smith Middle School
High:	Ramsey High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 322

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.6%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Asian:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.8%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.6%), Hispanic (7.5%), Asian (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Y Dater Elementary School is 9.6, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Ramsey School District! (See more...)

Compare John Y Dater Elementary School employs 33.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Y Dater Elementary School is $9,706, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Ramsey School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Ramsey School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ramsey School District 102^nd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Amazing teachers and principal. This school truly cares about the kids wellbeing both educational and emotional. Close Quote

Enrollment information for John Y Dater Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	283	2	17	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1989	283	0	21	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
1990	297	0	25	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
1991	278	0	23	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1992	306	4	24	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
1993	342	3	30	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
1994	357	4	18	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
1995	372	1	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
1996	372	1	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
1998	381	3	14	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
1999	358	2	16	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
2000	377	2	13	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
2001	389	1	12	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
2002	440	3	15	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
2003	440	3	15	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
2004	418	2	16	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
2005	417	1	17	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
2006	377	0	15	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
2007	439	5	31	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	502
2008	418	5	33	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
2009	399	3	45	12	0	0	0	0	459
2010	354	2	34	27	0	0	3	0	420
2011	364	1	28	33	0	2	5	0	433
2012	363	1	24	34	0	2	9	0	433
2013	343	1	29	28	0	0	11	0	412
2014	373	1	43	14	1	0	16	0	448
2015	348	3	45	32	1	0	15	0	444
2016	316	4	34	39	0	1	9	0	403
2017	322	4	41	38	1	1	7	0	414
2018	316	2	38	36	0	0	8	0	400
2019	302	4	29	45	0	0	4	0	384
2020	299	3	21	50	0	0	6	0	379
2021	273	4	27	44	0	0	12	0	360
2022	285	6	40	44	0	0	9	1	385
2023	282	7	31	34	0	0	12	0	366
2024	250	7	22	24	0	0	19	0	322

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 John Y Dater Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	302	18.0	16.7	n/a
1989	304	18.0	16.8	n/a
1990	323	17.0	19.0	n/a
1991	302	18.0	16.7	0.7
1992	336	17.0	19.7	0.9
1993	379	19.4	19.5	0.5
1994	387	21.9	17.7	1.8
1995	389	20.0	19.5	2.8
1996	389	20.0	19.5	2.8
1998	401	21.5	18.7	2.7
1999	381	20.5	18.6	1.8
2000	395	21.5	18.4	1.3
2001	406	21.8	18.6	0.7
2002	466	23.0	20.3	1.1
2003	466	23.0	20.3	1.1
2004	443	25.0	17.7	0.7
2005	449	26.5	16.9	n/a
2006	405	25.6	15.8	0.5
2007	502	34.0	14.8	2.4
2008	478	24.0	19.9	2.3
2009	459	33.7	11.7	2.2
2010	420	23.0	18.2	3.8
2011	433	24.7	17.5	4.2
2012	433	30.2	14.3	5.3
2013	412	34.6	11.8	5.1
2014	448	34.0	13.1	2.5
2015	444	36.0	12.3	3.2
2016	403	35.0	11.5	5.2
2017	414	36.1	11.4	5.6
2018	400	34.0	11.7	6.5
2019	384	33.7	11.3	6.8
2020	379	36.9	10.2	7.9
2021	360	35.7	10.0	9.7
2022	385	38.1	10.1	7.8
2023	366	37.1	9.8	6.3
2024	322	33.5	9.6	6.8

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 John Y Dater Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	302	18.0	16.7	n/a
1989	304	18.0	16.8	n/a
1990	323	17.0	19.0	n/a
1991	302	18.0	16.7	0.7
1992	336	17.0	19.7	0.9
1993	379	19.4	19.5	0.5
1994	387	21.9	17.7	1.8
1995	389	20.0	19.5	2.8
1996	389	20.0	19.5	2.8
1998	401	21.5	18.7	2.7
1999	381	20.5	18.6	1.8
2000	395	21.5	18.4	1.3
2001	406	21.8	18.6	0.7
2002	466	23.0	20.3	1.1
2003	466	23.0	20.3	1.1
2004	443	25.0	17.7	0.7
2005	449	26.5	16.9	n/a
2006	405	25.6	15.8	0.5
2007	502	34.0	14.8	2.4
2008	478	24.0	19.9	2.3
2009	459	33.7	11.7	2.2
2010	420	23.0	18.2	3.8
2011	433	24.7	17.5	4.2
2012	433	30.2	14.3	5.3
2013	412	34.6	11.8	5.1
2014	448	34.0	13.1	2.5
2015	444	36.0	12.3	3.2
2016	403	35.0	11.5	5.2
2017	414	36.1	11.4	5.6
2018	400	34.0	11.7	6.5
2019	384	33.7	11.3	6.8
2020	379	36.9	10.2	7.9
2021	360	35.7	10.0	9.7
2022	385	38.1	10.1	7.8
2023	366	37.1	9.8	6.3
2024	322	33.5	9.6	6.8

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 John Y Dater Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,706

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Y Dater Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (John Y Dater Elementary School)	78.4	73	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ramsey School District)	78.4	73	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.4	51.3	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (John Y Dater Elementary School)	76.1	74.3	1.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ramsey School District)	76.1	74.3	1.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	51	44.3	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John Y Dater Elementary School)	80.2	84.7	4.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ramsey School District)	80.2	84.7	4.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.9	53.2	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (John Y Dater Elementary School)	63.7	66.4	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ramsey School District)	63.7	66.4	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	46.8	40.1	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	384	366	4.7%
African American	4	7	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	29	31	6.9%
Hispanic	45	34	24.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	302	282	6.6%
Two or More Races	4	12	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.8%	6.3%	0.5%

Schools Near John Y Dater Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)			NJSLA Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John Y Dater Elementary School	Public	4-5	35 School Street	Ramsey	07446	Bergen County	Ramsey School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 785-2325	322	34	9.6	6.8%	250 (77.6%)	7 (2.2%)	24 (7.5%)	22 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.9%)								(n/a)	57.2		68.5	84.0		66.7	69.5	$9,706		$9,706
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	200 Island Avenue	Ramsey	07446	Bergen County	Ramsey School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 785-2336	320	30	10.5	12.2%	222 (69.4%)	5 (1.6%)	48 (15.0%)	30 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.7%)	87.1	173^rd of 1338 public elementary schools	87.1%		77.1	314^th of 1342 public elementary schools	76.6%	141		66.7			74.5			$9,070		$9,070
Mary A. Hubbard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	10 Hubbard Lane	Ramsey	07446	Bergen County	Ramsey School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 785-2301	345	35	9.9	4.1%	284 (82.3%)	1 (0.3%)	38 (11.0%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.2%)	73.6	371^st of 1338 public elementary schools	72.3%		75.9	339^th of 1342 public elementary schools	74.7%	32		54.3			65.4			$8,962		$8,962
Hillside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	89 Hillsdale Avenue	Allendale	07401	Bergen County	Allendale Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 327-2020	372	23	16.3	1.6%	268 (72.0%)	2 (0.5%)	34 (9.1%)	49 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.1%)	90.7	102^nd of 1338 public elementary schools	92.4%		97.1	7^th of 1342 public elementary schools	99.5%	95		69.5			80.4			$7,428	$01	$7,427
George Washington School	Public	K-3	39 Fardale Avenue	Mahwah	07430	Bergen County	Mahwah Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 762-2242	182	18	10.1	2.7%	122 (67.0%)	2 (1.1%)	15 (8.2%)	34 (18.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.8%)	91.2	91^st of 1338 public elementary schools	93.2%		90.6	112^th of 1342 public elementary schools	91.7%	21		68.8			83.3			$10,984		$10,984
Lenape Meadows	Public	PK, KG-3	160 Ridge Road	Mahwah	07430	Bergen County	Mahwah Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 762-2260	404	32	12.7	10.4%	211 (52.2%)	13 (3.2%)	66 (16.3%)	81 (20.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.7%)	72.4	390^th of 1338 public elementary schools	70.9%		69.5	429^th of 1342 public elementary schools	68.0%	39		51.5			67.2			$10,910	$641	$10,269
Joyce Kilmer School	Public	4-5	80 Ridge Road	Mahwah	07430	Bergen County	Mahwah Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 762-2270	407	37	10.9	8.1%	237 (58.2%)	19 (4.7%)	51 (12.5%)	73 (17.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.4%)								(n/a)	32.9		72.7	80.5		68.4	63.2	$9,523		$9,523
Robert D Reynolds Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	391 W Saddle River Rd	Upper Saddle River	07458	Bergen County	Upper Saddle River School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 961-6300	345	36	9.7	0.9%	211 (61.2%)	5 (1.4%)	38 (11.0%)	70 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.8%)								(n/a)								$17,586	$510	$17,076
Edith A. Bogert Elementary School	Public	3-5	391 W Saddle River Rd	Upper Saddle River	07458	Bergen County	Upper Saddle River School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 961-6350	361	38	9.6	0.8%	229 (63.4%)	4 (1.1%)	31 (8.6%)	79 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.7%)	92.6	68^th of 1338 public elementary schools	94.9%		91.4	100^th of 1342 public elementary schools	92.5%	32	53.0	72.9	86.1	84.2	84.5	78.3	72.2	$15,177	$414	$14,763
Betsy Ross Elementary	Public	K-3	20 Malcolm Rd	Mahwah	07430	Bergen County	Mahwah Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 762-2250	248	25	10.1	6.0%	166 (66.9%)	2 (0.8%)	28 (11.3%)	37 (14.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.6%)	92.7	67^th of 1338 public elementary schools	95.0%		97.1	8^th of 1342 public elementary schools	99.4%	59		78.4			77.3			$9,947		$9,947

Frequently Asked Questions about John Y Dater Elementary School

How many students attend John Y Dater Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 322 students attended John Y Dater Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of John Y Dater Elementary School attend?

Students who attend John Y Dater Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eric S. Smith Middle School
High : Ramsey High School

What district is John Y Dater Elementary School in?

Ramsey School District

What is the racial makeup of John Y Dater Elementary School?

Students at John Y Dater Elementary School are 78% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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