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Packanack Elementary School

Summary:

Packanack Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wayne, New Jersey, serving 406 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Wayne Township Public School District, which is ranked 146 out of 615 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Packanack Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to nearby schools. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (77.09%) of students identifying as White. Packanack also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (6.8%) and a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (2.71%), suggesting a more affluent student population compared to other schools in the district.

When compared to nearby schools, Packanack Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution with strong academic outcomes and low chronic absenteeism. This is reflected in its consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, which places it among the top-performing elementary schools in New Jersey. While the school's academic excellence and student engagement are commendable, its lack of racial and socioeconomic diversity may be areas for further exploration and potential improvement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 190 Oakwood Drive
       Wayne, NJ  07470-5652

(973) 633-3170

District: Wayne Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
175th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,454 Help


Students who attend Packanack Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    George Washington Middle School
High:    Wayne Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  406

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.1%
Hispanic:
12.1%
Asian:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.7% Help


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Compare Details Packanack Elementary School ranks better than 87% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Wayne Township Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.81. (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: White (77.1%), Hispanic (12.1%), Asian (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wayne Township Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Packanack Elementary School is 14. 5 elementary schools in the Wayne Township Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Packanack Elementary School is $15,454, which is the 4th highest among 9 elementary schools in the Wayne Township Public School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Packanack Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Packanack Elementary School 175th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Packanack Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Wayne Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne Township Public School District 146th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Packanack Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Packanack Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.42 93rd 1204 92.3%
2004 84.31 73rd 1298 94.4%
2005 83.19 82nd 1303 93.7%
2006 78.56 213th 1314 83.8%
2007 79.96 134th 1329 89.9%
2008 76.34 289th 1338 78.4%
2009 75.15 328th 1346 75.6%
2010 83.38 121st 1354 91.1%
2011 78.97 249th 1360 81.7%
2012 81.32 183rd 1363 86.6%
2013 77.51 308th 1367 77.5%
2014 83.74 150th 1363 89.0%
2015 85.84 180th 1357 86.7%
2016 85.82 164th 1346 87.8%
2017 84.65 184th 1352 86.4%
2018 79.70 271st 1353 80.0%
2019 75.21 367th 1360 73.0%
2021 74.75 297th 1317 77.4%
2022 86.52 176th 1345 86.9%
2023 86.81 175th 1342 87.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Packanack Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.50 88th 1001 91.2%
2019 84.83 108th 1007 89.3%
2021 53.21 333rd 868 61.6%
2022 82.66 108th 949 88.6%
2023 56.84 326th 958 66.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Packanack Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.35 237th 1333 82.2%
2019 74.23 346th 1331 74.0%
2021 67.93 360th 1290 72.1%
2022 87.79 139th 1326 89.5%
2023 86.73 152nd 1318 88.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Packanack Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.42 311th 1334 76.7%
2019 73.27 362nd 1335 72.9%
2021 78.55 236th 1297 81.8%
2022 81.90 239th 1324 81.9%
2023 84.67 193rd 1315 85.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Packanack Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.99 1st 896 99.9%
2022 99.62 6th 953 99.4%
2023 87.58 96th 982 90.2%
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Rank History for White students at Packanack Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.93 303rd 1022 70.4%
2019 65.98 344th 1023 66.4%
2021 61.77 310th 964 67.8%
2022 74.02 229th 976 76.5%
2023 81.31 135th 975 86.2%
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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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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Packanack Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 370 0 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1989 369 0 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1990 357 1 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1991 364 1 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1992 351 1 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1993 368 2 11 5 1 n/a n/a 0 387
1994 386 1 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1995 417 1 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1996 417 1 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1998 479 0 17 2 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1999 482 3 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2000 486 1 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2001 465 1 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2002 472 1 21 4 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2003 472 1 21 4 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2004 461 1 15 12 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2005 460 2 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2006 459 1 25 16 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2007 485 1 18 17 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2008 463 2 20 22 1 n/a n/a 0 508
2009 463 2 30 22 1 1 0 0 519
2010 452 2 32 21 1 1 1 0 510
2011 459 2 30 26 1 0 2 0 520
2012 440 2 29 27 2 0 5 0 505
2013 386 2 25 18 2 0 4 0 437
2014 422 4 22 35 2 2 6 0 493
2015 352 2 17 23 0 2 7 0 403
2016 392 4 24 32 0 2 8 0 462
2017 347 1 33 34 0 1 4 0 420
2018 338 3 37 36 0 1 6 0 421
2019 343 3 45 42 0 1 7 0 441
2020 325 4 43 43 0 0 13 0 428
2021 287 4 15 40 0 0 12 0 358
2022 278 1 21 45 0 0 15 0 360
2023 313 1 29 49 0 0 14 0 406

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 Packanack Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 381 20.0 19.0 n/a
1989 385 23.0 16.7 n/a
1990 371 23.0 16.1 0.3
1991 380 23.0 16.5 0.5
1992 367 22.0 16.6 n/a
1993 387 24.0 16.1 1
1994 405 24.0 16.9 1.7
1995 437 22.0 19.9 1.8
1996 437 22.0 19.9 1.8
1998 498 25.0 19.9 0.6
1999 502 25.0 20.1 0.4
2000 509 28.0 18.2 1.2
2001 488 28.2 17.3 0.8
2002 498 27.5 18.1 2.4
2003 498 27.5 18.1 2.4
2004 489 25.0 19.6 1.2
2005 486 25.0 19.4 n/a
2006 501 28.0 17.9 0.8
2007 521 31.0 16.8 n/a
2008 508 24.0 21.2 0.8
2009 519 37.3 12.2 1.5
2010 510 31.0 16.4 2.4
2011 520 30.0 17.3 3.1
2012 505 31.5 16.0 3.4
2013 437 35.0 12.4 1.6
2014 493 34.0 14.5 2.8
2015 403 30.0 13.4 1.7
2016 462 32.0 14.4 4.1
2017 420 29.2 14.3 3.3
2018 421 30.7 13.6 3.8
2019 441 30.1 14.6 2.9
2020 428 29.9 14.3 4.2
2021 358 27.1 13.1 2.5
2022 360 28.0 12.8 1.7
2023 406 28.9 14.0 2.7

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 Packanack Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 381 20.0 19.0 n/a
1989 385 23.0 16.7 n/a
1990 371 23.0 16.1 0.3
1991 380 23.0 16.5 0.5
1992 367 22.0 16.6 n/a
1993 387 24.0 16.1 1
1994 405 24.0 16.9 1.7
1995 437 22.0 19.9 1.8
1996 437 22.0 19.9 1.8
1998 498 25.0 19.9 0.6
1999 502 25.0 20.1 0.4
2000 509 28.0 18.2 1.2
2001 488 28.2 17.3 0.8
2002 498 27.5 18.1 2.4
2003 498 27.5 18.1 2.4
2004 489 25.0 19.6 1.2
2005 486 25.0 19.4 n/a
2006 501 28.0 17.9 0.8
2007 521 31.0 16.8 n/a
2008 508 24.0 21.2 0.8
2009 519 37.3 12.2 1.5
2010 510 31.0 16.4 2.4
2011 520 30.0 17.3 3.1
2012 505 31.5 16.0 3.4
2013 437 35.0 12.4 1.6
2014 493 34.0 14.5 2.8
2015 403 30.0 13.4 1.7
2016 462 32.0 14.4 4.1
2017 420 29.2 14.3 3.3
2018 421 30.7 13.6 3.8
2019 441 30.1 14.6 2.9
2020 428 29.9 14.3 4.2
2021 358 27.1 13.1 2.5
2022 360 28.0 12.8 1.7
2023 406 28.9 14.0 2.7

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 Packanack Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $277 (1.8%) $15,177 (98.2%) $15,454

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Packanack 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 367th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 175th of 1342 Elementary schools
 13.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Packanack Elementary School)58.869.6
 10.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Township Public School District)5656.5
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Packanack Elementary School)72.166.6
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wayne Township Public School District)69.264.7
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Packanack Elementary School)68.379.1
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Township Public School District)59.764.9
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Packanack Elementary School)7364.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Township Public School District)59.856.5
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Packanack Elementary School)74.375.4
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Township Public School District)68.268.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Packanack Elementary School)62.168.8
 6.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Township Public School District)63.757.2
 6.5%
   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 Students441406
 7.9%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian4529
 35.6%
Hispanic4249
 16.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White343313
 8.7%
Two or More Races714
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.9%2.7%
 0.2%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Packanack Elementary School.

Packanack Elementary School ranks 175th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Packanack Elementary School are 77% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Packanack Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : George Washington Middle School
High : Wayne Valley High School


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