Robert Gordon Elementary School

Summary:

Robert Gordon Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 308 students in grades PK-5 in Roselle Park, New Jersey, which is part of the Roselle Park Public School District. The school faces several challenges, including a high percentage of Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students, lower-than-average academic performance, and increasing chronic absenteeism.

Robert Gordon has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (54.55%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 29.66% to 61.97% Hispanic students. The school's academic performance, as measured by NJSLA test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2022-2023, only 33.3% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 43.3% in the district and 42% statewide. Additionally, Robert Gordon has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.2% in 2017-2018 to 21.9% in 2021-2022.

When comparing Robert Gordon to other nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Schools in the neighboring Linden and Roselle districts, such as Number 5 and the Roselle schools, have even lower academic performance and higher rates of poverty, as measured by free/reduced lunch eligibility. In contrast, schools in the higher-performing Cranford district, such as Bloomingdale Avenue School, have significantly better academic outcomes and lower rates of poverty.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 59 West Grant Avenue
       Roselle Park, NJ  07204


(908) 245-2285

District: Roselle Park Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
917th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,199 Help


Students who attend Robert Gordon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Roselle Park Middle School
High:    Roselle Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  308

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.5%
White:
29.9%
African American:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.3% Help


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Compare Details Robert Gordon Elementary School ranks worse than 68.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Roselle Park Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.19. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.5%), White (29.9%), African American (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert Gordon Elementary School is 10.6. 1 elementary schools in the Roselle Park Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert Gordon Elementary School is $7,199. 1 elementary schools in the Roselle Park Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Robert Gordon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Robert Gordon Elementary School 917th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Robert Gordon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Roselle Park Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Roselle Park Public School District 444th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Robert Gordon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Robert Gordon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.06 135th 1204 88.8%
2004 68.02 503rd 1298 61.2%
2005 54.55 762nd 1303 41.5%
2006 69.79 473rd 1314 64.0%
2007 56.26 776th 1329 41.6%
2008 68.97 489th 1338 63.5%
2009 51.99 782nd 1346 41.9%
2010 52.94 784th 1354 42.1%
2011 57.18 730th 1360 46.3%
2012 51.06 809th 1363 40.6%
2013 51.35 792nd 1367 42.1%
2014 53.57 761st 1363 44.2%
2015 47.20 759th 1357 44.1%
2016 51.74 689th 1346 48.8%
2017 34.88 917th 1352 32.2%
2018 45.06 795th 1353 41.2%
2019 53.48 677th 1360 50.2%
2021 42.57 696th 1317 47.2%
2022 32.95 908th 1345 32.5%
2023 32.19 917th 1342 31.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Robert Gordon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.73 216th 434 50.2%
2019 58.33 153rd 463 67.0%
2021 41.57 189th 411 54.0%
2022 36.82 274th 489 44.0%
2023 47.45 204th 499 59.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Robert Gordon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.10 560th 1001 44.1%
2019 39.84 535th 1007 46.9%
2023 34.32 559th 958 41.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robert Gordon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.21 375th 942 60.2%
2019 57.67 314th 948 66.9%
2021 59.60 234th 839 72.1%
2022 33.48 573rd 863 33.6%
2023 42.51 493rd 910 45.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Robert Gordon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.30 711th 1333 46.7%
2019 56.75 606th 1331 54.5%
2021 36.62 784th 1290 39.2%
2022 34.21 856th 1326 35.4%
2023 34.90 845th 1318 35.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Robert Gordon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.71 806th 1334 39.6%
2019 50.88 680th 1335 49.1%
2021 47.33 608th 1297 53.1%
2022 37.75 801st 1324 39.5%
2023 31.40 894th 1315 32.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Robert Gordon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.75 49th 456 89.3%
2022 65.35 136th 494 72.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Robert Gordon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.98 351st 870 59.7%
2019 57.93 326th 899 63.7%
2021 36.54 573rd 896 36.0%
2022 43.37 497th 953 47.8%
2023 42.98 524th 982 46.6%
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Rank History for White students at Robert Gordon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.14 580th 1022 43.2%
2019 62.30 381st 1023 62.8%
2021 74.39 187th 964 80.6%
2022 58.41 393rd 976 59.7%
2023 53.83 447th 975 54.2%
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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.

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 Robert Gordon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 221 0 8 17 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1989 213 0 7 19 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1990 200 1 6 21 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1991 192 1 5 23 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1992 194 0 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1993 201 0 9 29 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1994 210 3 10 20 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1995 262 7 15 30 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1996 262 7 15 30 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1998 252 13 20 48 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1999 220 9 38 49 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2000 234 6 27 54 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2001 215 7 26 46 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2002 200 10 16 52 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2003 200 10 16 52 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2004 206 11 18 62 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2005 199 13 12 87 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2006 197 8 14 81 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2007 165 17 12 84 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2008 146 14 13 86 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2009 131 18 14 99 0 2 0 0 264
2010 125 17 16 108 0 2 0 0 268
2011 117 17 20 108 0 1 0 0 263
2012 111 23 22 111 0 2 0 0 269
2013 106 20 23 121 0 2 0 0 272
2014 106 28 20 108 0 1 0 0 263
2015 114 33 20 107 0 1 0 0 275
2016 114 28 15 114 0 1 0 0 272
2017 112 33 12 120 0 1 0 0 278
2018 101 26 15 131 0 0 0 0 273
2019 93 29 12 132 0 0 0 0 266
2020 98 31 11 144 0 0 0 0 284
2021 100 33 15 152 0 0 2 0 302
2022 88 36 11 161 0 0 1 0 297
2023 92 32 13 168 0 0 3 0 308

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 Robert Gordon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 246 14.0 17.5 n/a
1989 239 14.0 17.0 n/a
1990 228 14.0 16.2 4.8
1991 221 15.0 14.7 4.5
1992 224 15.0 14.9 6.3
1993 239 15.0 15.9 9.6
1994 243 15.0 16.2 9.1
1995 314 17.5 17.9 11.5
1996 314 17.5 17.9 11.5
1998 333 18.0 18.5 10.5
1999 316 18.7 16.9 10.1
2000 321 19.0 16.9 17.1
2001 294 19.2 15.3 14.3
2002 278 21.0 13.2 18.7
2003 278 21.0 13.2 18.7
2004 297 22.0 13.5 16.5
2005 311 22.0 14.1 n/a
2006 300 22.0 13.6 24.3
2007 278 21.0 13.2 28.8
2008 259 14.0 18.5 29.7
2009 264 26.4 8.1 35.2
2010 268 16.0 16.7 40.3
2011 263 13.0 20.2 37.6
2012 269 18.6 14.4 42
2013 272 21.9 12.4 45.6
2014 263 22.9 11.4 44.9
2015 275 26.0 10.5 44.4
2016 272 27.0 10.0 43
2017 278 27.3 10.1 45
2018 273 30.8 8.8 41.8
2019 266 28.3 9.3 41.7
2020 284 28.4 9.9 37
2021 302 25.5 11.8 32.8
2022 297 26.0 11.4 37
2023 308 29.0 10.6 38.3

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 Robert Gordon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 246 14.0 17.5 n/a
1989 239 14.0 17.0 n/a
1990 228 14.0 16.2 4.8
1991 221 15.0 14.7 4.5
1992 224 15.0 14.9 6.3
1993 239 15.0 15.9 9.6
1994 243 15.0 16.2 9.1
1995 314 17.5 17.9 11.5
1996 314 17.5 17.9 11.5
1998 333 18.0 18.5 10.5
1999 316 18.7 16.9 10.1
2000 321 19.0 16.9 17.1
2001 294 19.2 15.3 14.3
2002 278 21.0 13.2 18.7
2003 278 21.0 13.2 18.7
2004 297 22.0 13.5 16.5
2005 311 22.0 14.1 n/a
2006 300 22.0 13.6 24.3
2007 278 21.0 13.2 28.8
2008 259 14.0 18.5 29.7
2009 264 26.4 8.1 35.2
2010 268 16.0 16.7 40.3
2011 263 13.0 20.2 37.6
2012 269 18.6 14.4 42
2013 272 21.9 12.4 45.6
2014 263 22.9 11.4 44.9
2015 275 26.0 10.5 44.4
2016 272 27.0 10.0 43
2017 278 27.3 10.1 45
2018 273 30.8 8.8 41.8
2019 266 28.3 9.3 41.7
2020 284 28.4 9.9 37
2021 302 25.5 11.8 32.8
2022 297 26.0 11.4 37
2023 308 29.0 10.6 38.3

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 Robert Gordon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $496 (6.9%) $6,703 (93.1%) $7,199

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert Gordon 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 677th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 917th of 1342 Elementary schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Robert Gordon Elementary School)48.633.3
 15.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roselle Park Public School District)52.543.3
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Robert Gordon Elementary School)67.628.9
 38.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Roselle Park Public School District)67.343.5
 23.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Robert Gordon Elementary School)66.630
 36.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Roselle Park Public School District)66.746.1
 20.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Robert Gordon Elementary School)56.924.4
 32.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Roselle Park Public School District)56.826
 30.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Robert Gordon Elementary School)5052.2
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Roselle Park Public School District)62.455.7
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Robert Gordon Elementary School)37.537
 0.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Roselle Park Public School District)51.133.8
 17.3%
   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 Students266308
 15.8%
African American2932
 10.3%
American Indian00
Asian1213
 8.3%
Hispanic132168
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White9392
 1.1%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.7%38.3%
 3.4%


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Robert Gordon Elementary School ranks 917th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 308 students attended Robert Gordon Elementary School.

Students who attend Robert Gordon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Roselle Park Middle School
High : Roselle Park High School

Students at Robert Gordon Elementary School are 55% Hispanic, 30% White, 10% African American, 4% Asian.


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