Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School

Summary:

Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wallington, New Jersey, serving grades 3-6 with a student population of 350. The school is part of the Wallington Boro School District, which is ranked 316 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School has consistently ranked in the middle range of New Jersey elementary schools, typically between 400-600 out of around 1,300-1,360 schools, and has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years, indicating average performance compared to other schools in the state. The school's performance is relatively consistent across different student subgroups, with its English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education students performing well, ranking in the top 20-30% of New Jersey elementary schools in these categories. Notably, the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students have performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 5-15% of New Jersey elementary schools in this category.

Compared to nearby schools, the Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School in the neighboring Wood-Ridge School District consistently outperforms Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School, ranking in the top 5-15% of New Jersey elementary schools. However, the schools in the Garfield Public School District and the Passaic City School District generally perform below Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School. The school's rising chronic absenteeism rates, from 8.4% in 2020-2021 to 16.6% in 2022-2023, may be impacting its overall academic performance, which is generally on par with the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 106 King St
       Wallington, NJ  07057


(973) 777-4420

District: Wallington Boro School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
602nd of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,394 Help


Students who attend Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Wallington Junior Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.6%
Hispanic:
33.4%
Asian:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.6% Help


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Compare Details Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School ranks better than 55% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.39. (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 Racial makeup is: White (60.6%), Hispanic (33.4%), Asian (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School employs 30.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School is $7,394.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School 602nd of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Wallington Boro School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallington Boro School District 316th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 38.99 844th 1204 29.9%
2004 49.72 816th 1298 37.1%
2005 46.51 867th 1303 33.5%
2006 64.51 602nd 1314 54.2%
2007 66.93 554th 1329 58.3%
2008 57.70 717th 1338 46.4%
2009 63.69 593rd 1346 55.9%
2010 61.20 639th 1354 52.8%
2011 52.82 800th 1360 41.2%
2012 45.67 880th 1363 35.4%
2013 49.07 833rd 1367 39.1%
2014 59.75 661st 1363 51.5%
2015 51.82 694th 1357 48.9%
2016 63.10 536th 1346 60.2%
2017 57.55 615th 1352 54.5%
2018 64.64 522nd 1353 61.4%
2019 71.49 421st 1360 69.0%
2021 52.21 573rd 1317 56.5%
2022 56.08 598th 1345 55.5%
2023 68.68 437th 1342 67.4%
2024 55.39 602nd 1338 55.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.97 80th 434 81.6%
2019 85.18 61st 463 86.8%
2022 78.42 80th 489 83.6%
2023 79.12 84th 499 83.2%
2024 70.21 106th 559 81.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.09 399th 1001 60.1%
2019 67.85 258th 1007 74.4%
2021 44.81 412th 868 52.5%
2022 54.54 352nd 949 62.9%
2023 71.54 189th 958 80.3%
2024 54.14 363rd 989 63.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.05 148th 942 84.3%
2019 80.35 98th 948 89.7%
2021 91.23 21st 839 97.5%
2022 87.90 63rd 863 92.7%
2023 88.73 56th 910 93.8%
2024 77.31 133rd 939 85.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.40 493rd 1333 63.0%
2019 65.16 504th 1331 62.1%
2021 52.67 551st 1290 57.3%
2022 51.47 632nd 1326 52.3%
2023 64.53 477th 1318 63.8%
2024 54.72 590th 1317 55.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.45 519th 1334 61.1%
2019 76.11 312th 1335 76.6%
2021 51.83 553rd 1297 57.4%
2022 61.87 500th 1324 62.2%
2023 71.82 367th 1315 72.1%
2024 56.31 564th 1313 57.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.35 297th 870 65.9%
2019 68.39 229th 899 74.5%
2021 56.69 297th 896 66.9%
2022 66.80 251st 953 73.7%
2023 80.13 146th 982 85.1%
2024 54.29 402nd 989 59.4%
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Rank History for White students at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.09 497th 1022 51.4%
2019 66.75 330th 1023 67.7%
2021 44.31 514th 964 46.7%
2022 43.14 580th 976 40.6%
2023 61.70 361st 975 63.0%
2024 51.63 476th 963 50.6%
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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 Frank W. Gavlak 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 5 12 18 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1989 330 4 11 21 1 n/a n/a 0 367
1990 316 5 14 15 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1991 305 5 13 15 1 n/a n/a 0 339
1992 320 5 10 25 2 n/a n/a 0 362
1993 339 2 22 27 1 n/a n/a 0 391
1994 359 3 25 20 1 n/a n/a 0 408
1995 384 7 24 25 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1996 384 7 24 25 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1998 357 12 27 38 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1999 349 11 31 39 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2000 331 13 35 42 1 n/a n/a 0 422
2001 336 11 24 40 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2002 310 12 21 31 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2003 310 12 21 31 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2004 295 10 17 37 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2005 279 9 17 38 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2006 285 12 14 42 3 n/a n/a 0 356
2007 287 8 23 45 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2008 306 9 16 46 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2009 292 9 16 52 0 0 0 0 369
2010 303 8 15 53 0 0 0 0 379
2011 294 7 14 65 1 0 0 0 381
2012 266 10 17 57 0 0 1 0 351
2013 288 10 19 74 1 0 3 0 395
2014 288 5 17 80 1 0 3 0 394
2015 320 5 14 103 0 0 5 0 447
2016 306 5 19 112 0 0 5 0 447
2017 295 3 16 112 0 0 8 0 434
2018 307 5 18 122 0 0 10 0 462
2019 287 1 12 117 0 0 9 0 426
2020 268 6 19 119 0 0 10 0 422
2021 235 6 18 124 0 0 3 0 386
2022 201 9 17 116 0 0 5 0 348
2023 212 5 13 117 0 0 3 0 350

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 Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 379 22.0 17.2 n/a
1989 367 23.0 15.9 n/a
1990 350 21.0 16.6 5.4
1991 339 22.0 15.4 6.2
1992 362 22.0 16.4 9.9
1993 391 22.0 17.8 15.9
1994 408 23.0 17.7 16.4
1995 440 23.0 19.1 10
1996 440 23.0 19.1 10
1998 434 22.6 19.2 8.3
1999 430 22.6 19.0 7.2
2000 422 22.0 19.2 9.7
2001 412 22.2 18.6 10.9
2002 374 22.6 16.5 18.7
2003 374 22.6 16.5 18.7
2004 359 23.1 15.5 18.9
2005 343 24.6 13.9 n/a
2006 356 25.6 13.9 18.8
2007 363 25.0 14.5 22.3
2008 377 23.0 16.4 23.6
2009 369 29.9 12.8 29
2010 379 22.0 17.2 31.7
2011 381 21.0 18.1 32.3
2012 351 25.9 13.5 35.9
2013 395 29.0 13.6 34.9
2014 394 30.7 12.8 35.8
2015 447 31.0 14.4 34.9
2016 447 30.0 14.9 34.5
2017 434 35.1 12.3 35.3
2018 462 32.1 14.3 34.4
2019 426 30.6 13.8 35.7
2020 422 36.1 11.6 36.5
2021 386 32.6 11.8 35.5
2022 348 29.7 11.7 32.2
2023 350 30.7 11.4 34.6

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 Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 379 22.0 17.2 n/a
1989 367 23.0 15.9 n/a
1990 350 21.0 16.6 5.4
1991 339 22.0 15.4 6.2
1992 362 22.0 16.4 9.9
1993 391 22.0 17.8 15.9
1994 408 23.0 17.7 16.4
1995 440 23.0 19.1 10
1996 440 23.0 19.1 10
1998 434 22.6 19.2 8.3
1999 430 22.6 19.0 7.2
2000 422 22.0 19.2 9.7
2001 412 22.2 18.6 10.9
2002 374 22.6 16.5 18.7
2003 374 22.6 16.5 18.7
2004 359 23.1 15.5 18.9
2005 343 24.6 13.9 n/a
2006 356 25.6 13.9 18.8
2007 363 25.0 14.5 22.3
2008 377 23.0 16.4 23.6
2009 369 29.9 12.8 29
2010 379 22.0 17.2 31.7
2011 381 21.0 18.1 32.3
2012 351 25.9 13.5 35.9
2013 395 29.0 13.6 34.9
2014 394 30.7 12.8 35.8
2015 447 31.0 14.4 34.9
2016 447 30.0 14.9 34.5
2017 434 35.1 12.3 35.3
2018 462 32.1 14.3 34.4
2019 426 30.6 13.8 35.7
2020 422 36.1 11.6 36.5
2021 386 32.6 11.8 35.5
2022 348 29.7 11.7 32.2
2023 350 30.7 11.4 34.6

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 Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $399 (5.4%) $6,995 (94.6%) $7,394

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Frank W. Gavlak 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 421st of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 437th of 1342 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School)67.349.4
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wallington Boro School District)59.149.4
 9.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School)61.751.3
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wallington Boro School District)55.351.3
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School)69.353.5
 15.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wallington Boro School District)69.353.5
 15.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School)51.447.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wallington Boro School District)51.447.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School)69.878
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wallington Boro School District)69.878
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School)74.452.1
 22.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wallington Boro School District)74.452.1
 22.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School)73.765.6
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wallington Boro School District)73.765.6
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School)48.550
 1.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wallington Boro School District)48.550
 1.5%
   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 Students426350
 17.8%
African American15
 400%
American Indian00
Asian1213
 8.3%
Hispanic117117
Pacific Islander00
White287212
 26.1%
Two or More Races93
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.7%34.6%
 1.1%


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Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School ranks 602nd of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School.

Students who attend Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Wallington Junior Senior High School

Students at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School are 61% White, 33% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 1% African American.


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