Public School Number One

Summary:

Public School Number One is an elementary school in West New York, New Jersey, serving 769 students from kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the West New York School District, which is ranked 497 out of 615 districts in the state.

While Public School Number One has a predominantly Hispanic student population (97.01%), the school faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate (21.3%), lower-than-average test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and a very high percentage of students (86.63% to 90.56%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Interestingly, the school's performance is notably weaker than its nearby counterparts within the district, such as Public School Number Five and Public School Number Two, which have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and better overall performance.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's high chronic absenteeism rate may be significant factors contributing to Public School Number One's lower academic performance. However, the school's relatively stronger performance in certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students, suggests that there may be effective strategies or programs in place that could be leveraged to improve overall outcomes. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and exploring ways to better support the school's economically disadvantaged student population could be areas of focus for improvement.


Detail:

Public K-6

 6129 Madison St
       West New York, NJ  07093-1512


(201) 553-4025

District: West New York School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
980th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,104 Help


Students who attend Public School Number One usually attend:

Middle:    West New York Middle School
High:    Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  769

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.0%
White:
1.4%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Public School Number One ranks worse than 73% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the West New York School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.58. (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 Public School Number One has the largest elementary school student body size in the West New York School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97%), White (1.4%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Public School Number One is 13.5, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the West New York School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Public School Number One is $9,104. 4 elementary schools in the West New York School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Public School Number One:

SchoolDigger ranks Public School Number One 980th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Public School Number One in the ranking list.)

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West New York School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West New York School District 497th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Public School Number One

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Rank History for all students at Public School Number One

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 46.43 764th 1204 36.5%
2004 52.51 782nd 1298 39.8%
2005 52.84 783rd 1303 39.9%
2006 34.98 1010th 1314 23.1%
2007 45.55 925th 1329 30.4%
2008 23.94 1124th 1338 16.0%
2009 37.11 992nd 1346 26.3%
2010 34.35 1017th 1354 24.9%
2011 48.96 854th 1360 37.2%
2012 40.64 947th 1363 30.5%
2013 45.35 890th 1367 34.9%
2014 49.37 821st 1363 39.8%
2015 38.38 870th 1357 35.9%
2016 33.89 924th 1346 31.4%
2017 23.29 1061st 1352 21.5%
2018 21.55 1104th 1353 18.4%
2019 23.63 1074th 1360 21.0%
2021 21.74 995th 1317 24.4%
2022 22.76 1039th 1345 22.8%
2023 27.58 980th 1342 27.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Public School Number One

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.02 289th 434 33.4%
2019 33.98 297th 463 35.9%
2021 39.38 214th 411 47.9%
2022 34.47 297th 489 39.3%
2023 33.11 328th 499 34.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Public School Number One

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.80 714th 1001 28.7%
2019 21.60 776th 1007 22.9%
2021 16.03 777th 868 10.5%
2022 22.95 717th 949 24.4%
2023 33.32 578th 958 39.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Public School Number One

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.59 488th 942 48.2%
2019 51.32 403rd 948 57.5%
2021 56.71 267th 839 68.2%
2022 43.30 460th 863 46.7%
2023 52.80 367th 910 59.7%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Public School Number One

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.98 995th 1333 25.4%
2019 25.57 1029th 1331 22.7%
2021 23.24 980th 1290 24.0%
2022 26.11 965th 1326 27.2%
2023 28.35 940th 1318 28.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Public School Number One

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.81 1135th 1334 14.9%
2019 23.89 1038th 1335 22.2%
2021 22.34 949th 1297 26.8%
2022 21.32 1019th 1324 23.0%
2023 28.25 939th 1315 28.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Public School Number One

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.52 527th 870 39.4%
2019 42.08 511th 899 43.2%
2021 39.98 511th 896 43.0%
2022 37.55 570th 953 40.2%
2023 43.81 510th 982 48.1%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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 Public School Number One

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 121 5 59 642 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1989 120 5 44 670 0 n/a n/a 0 839
1990 85 7 43 649 0 n/a n/a 0 784
1991 59 5 67 746 0 n/a n/a 0 877
1992 62 5 52 733 0 n/a n/a 0 852
1993 62 5 45 740 0 n/a n/a 0 852
1994 65 5 31 796 0 n/a n/a 0 897
1995 51 2 39 873 0 n/a n/a 0 965
1996 51 2 39 873 0 n/a n/a 0 965
1998 62 6 17 920 0 n/a n/a 0 1005
1999 77 5 1 896 0 n/a n/a 0 979
2000 80 2 1 888 0 n/a n/a 0 971
2001 73 2 3 892 0 n/a n/a 0 970
2002 54 3 4 976 0 n/a n/a 0 1037
2003 54 3 4 976 0 n/a n/a 0 1037
2004 65 4 4 1007 0 n/a n/a 0 1080
2005 61 3 11 837 0 n/a n/a 0 912
2006 55 2 7 839 0 n/a n/a 0 903
2007 51 0 8 878 0 n/a n/a 0 937
2008 77 4 17 720 1 n/a n/a 0 819
2009 24 0 4 719 1 0 0 0 748
2010 25 4 6 687 0 0 1 0 723
2011 15 1 4 609 0 0 0 0 629
2012 14 2 7 644 1 2 1 0 671
2013 22 8 2 710 0 1 0 0 743
2014 133 4 4 633 0 0 0 0 774
2015 79 5 5 751 0 0 0 0 840
2016 72 7 8 774 1 0 0 0 862
2017 56 6 8 806 0 0 0 0 876
2018 59 7 8 762 0 1 1 0 838
2019 22 4 9 798 0 1 0 0 834
2020 21 4 10 824 0 1 0 0 860
2021 17 3 5 788 0 1 1 0 815
2022 16 8 3 746 0 0 0 0 773
2023 11 10 2 746 0 0 0 0 769

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 Public School Number One

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 827 54.0 15.3 n/a
1989 839 55.0 15.2 n/a
1990 784 54.0 14.5 55.6
1991 877 51.0 17.1 44.4
1992 852 57.0 14.9 58
1993 852 57.0 14.9 76.1
1994 897 55.0 16.3 61.2
1995 965 58.0 16.6 65.2
1996 965 58.0 16.6 65.2
1998 1005 66.0 15.2 62.7
1999 979 66.0 14.8 71.4
2000 971 69.0 14.1 78.4
2001 970 71.0 13.7 79.7
2002 1037 71.0 14.6 80.6
2003 1037 71.0 14.6 80.6
2004 1080 80.0 13.5 79.5
2005 912 73.0 12.5 n/a
2006 903 70.0 12.9 79.8
2007 937 69.0 13.6 77.9
2008 819 55.0 14.9 68.6
2009 748 77.6 7.7 78.9
2010 723 54.0 13.3 82.4
2011 629 50.0 12.5 81.2
2012 671 59.3 11.3 83.6
2013 743 n/a n/a 85.5
2014 774 61.0 12.6 85.5
2015 840 64.0 13.1 77.7
2016 862 62.0 13.9 83.9
2017 876 65.0 13.4 85.4
2018 838 59.0 14.2 83.9
2019 834 56.0 14.8 89.2
2020 860 57.0 15.0 89
2021 815 55.6 14.6 86.6
2022 773 56.6 13.6 90.6
2023 769 56.6 13.5 89.2

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 Public School Number One

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 827 54.0 15.3 n/a
1989 839 55.0 15.2 n/a
1990 784 54.0 14.5 55.6
1991 877 51.0 17.1 44.4
1992 852 57.0 14.9 58
1993 852 57.0 14.9 76.1
1994 897 55.0 16.3 61.2
1995 965 58.0 16.6 65.2
1996 965 58.0 16.6 65.2
1998 1005 66.0 15.2 62.7
1999 979 66.0 14.8 71.4
2000 971 69.0 14.1 78.4
2001 970 71.0 13.7 79.7
2002 1037 71.0 14.6 80.6
2003 1037 71.0 14.6 80.6
2004 1080 80.0 13.5 79.5
2005 912 73.0 12.5 n/a
2006 903 70.0 12.9 79.8
2007 937 69.0 13.6 77.9
2008 819 55.0 14.9 68.6
2009 748 77.6 7.7 78.9
2010 723 54.0 13.3 82.4
2011 629 50.0 12.5 81.2
2012 671 59.3 11.3 83.6
2013 743 n/a n/a 85.5
2014 774 61.0 12.6 85.5
2015 840 64.0 13.1 77.7
2016 862 62.0 13.9 83.9
2017 876 65.0 13.4 85.4
2018 838 59.0 14.2 83.9
2019 834 56.0 14.8 89.2
2020 860 57.0 15.0 89
2021 815 55.6 14.6 86.6
2022 773 56.6 13.6 90.6
2023 769 56.6 13.5 89.2

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 Public School Number One

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $608 (6.7%) $8,496 (93.3%) $9,104

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Public School Number One

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 1074th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 980th of 1342 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Public School Number One)31.938.8
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West New York School District)31.832.1
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Public School Number One)39.547
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West New York School District)4040.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Public School Number One)48.647.4
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West New York School District)52.242.6
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Public School Number One)42.331.3
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West New York School District)41.229.4
 11.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Public School Number One)37.522.6
 14.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West New York School District)49.938
 11.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Public School Number One)18.99.8
 9.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West New York School District)27.723
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Public School Number One)45.835.7
 10.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West New York School District)45.338.7
 6.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Public School Number One)19.311.2
 8.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West New York School District)26.817.3
 9.5%
   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 Students834769
 7.8%
African American410
 150%
American Indian00
Asian92
 77.8%
Hispanic798746
 6.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2211
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.2%89.2%
 0%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Public School Number One

Students who attend Public School Number One usually go on to attend:

Middle : West New York Middle School
High : Memorial High School

Students at Public School Number One are 97% Hispanic, 1% White, 1% African American.

Public School Number One ranks 980th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 769 students attended Public School Number One.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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