Radburn Elementary School

Summary:

Radburn Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. With consistently high academic achievement, Radburn Elementary is one of the standout institutions within the Fair Lawn Public School District, which is ranked 82 out of 613 school districts in the state.

Radburn Elementary School has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the majority of the past decade, indicating its exceptional academic performance and overall quality. The school consistently outperforms the district and the state of New Jersey in standardized test scores for both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 83% of 3rd-grade students and 92.1% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in NJSLA/ELA, and 87.5% of 3rd-grade students and 85.7% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in NJSLA/Mathematics. Additionally, the school excels in the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, white students, English Language Learners, and students with special education needs.

While Radburn Elementary School is a standout performer, the nearby schools in the Fair Lawn Public School District also demonstrate strong academic performance, with several schools ranking within the top 100 or 200 elementary schools in New Jersey. This suggests that the district as a whole is providing a high-quality education to its students, with Radburn Elementary School being one of the top-performing institutions in the area.


Detail:

Public K-4

 18-00 Radburn Rd
       Fair Lawn, NJ  07410


(201) 794-5480

District: Fair Lawn Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
14th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,159 Help


Students who attend Radburn Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Jefferson Middle School
High:    Fair Lawn High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  422

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.0%
Asian:
17.3%
Hispanic:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.5% Help


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Compare Details Radburn Elementary School ranks better than 99% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Fair Lawn Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.48. (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 Radburn Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fair Lawn Public School District. Student population at Radburn Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60%), Asian (17.3%), Hispanic (13.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Fair Lawn Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Radburn Elementary School is 12.1. 4 elementary schools in the Fair Lawn Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Radburn Elementary School is $6,159. 3 elementary schools in the Fair Lawn Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Radburn Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Radburn Elementary School 14th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Radburn Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Fair Lawn Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fair Lawn Public School District 82nd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Radburn Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Radburn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 73.71 374th 1204 68.9%
2004 72.14 396th 1298 69.5%
2005 72.23 408th 1303 68.7%
2006 73.97 363rd 1314 72.4%
2007 68.66 504th 1329 62.1%
2008 75.79 311th 1338 76.8%
2009 75.94 311th 1346 76.9%
2010 81.53 163rd 1354 88.0%
2011 82.56 142nd 1360 89.6%
2012 85.88 54th 1363 96.0%
2013 85.01 100th 1367 92.7%
2014 82.06 194th 1363 85.8%
2015 85.01 192nd 1357 85.9%
2016 86.35 157th 1346 88.3%
2017 88.88 116th 1352 91.4%
2018 88.12 123rd 1353 90.9%
2019 91.34 67th 1360 95.1%
2021 91.83 99th 1317 92.5%
2022 89.58 127th 1345 90.6%
2023 94.08 44th 1342 96.7%
2024 96.48 14th 1338 99.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Radburn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.34 35th 434 91.9%
2019 90.76 39th 463 91.6%
2021 97.64 19th 411 95.4%
2022 99.23 14th 489 97.1%
2023 99.18 12th 499 97.6%
2024 99.63 5th 559 99.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Radburn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.88 20th 1001 98.0%
2019 97.83 13th 1007 98.7%
2021 86.93 60th 868 93.1%
2022 97.35 21st 949 97.8%
2023 98.33 16th 958 98.3%
2024 99.79 3rd 989 99.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Radburn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.84 95th 1333 92.9%
2019 90.07 71st 1331 94.7%
2021 93.56 47th 1290 96.4%
2022 91.00 90th 1326 93.2%
2023 94.59 30th 1318 97.7%
2024 96.16 12th 1317 99.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Radburn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.49 160th 1334 88.0%
2019 90.06 81st 1335 93.9%
2021 88.14 134th 1297 89.7%
2022 87.58 147th 1324 88.9%
2023 92.79 54th 1315 95.9%
2024 95.56 26th 1313 98.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Radburn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.91 145th 370 60.8%
2019 68.86 104th 370 71.9%
2021 37.58 230th 339 32.2%
2024 83.13 22nd 340 93.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Radburn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.75 6th 896 99.3%
2022 99.84 3rd 953 99.7%
2023 99.33 6th 982 99.4%
2024 99.78 2nd 989 99.8%
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Rank History for White students at Radburn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.66 91st 1022 91.1%
2019 87.58 64th 1023 93.7%
2021 87.24 68th 964 92.9%
2022 77.50 187th 976 80.8%
2023 87.49 79th 975 91.9%
2024 93.95 19th 963 98.0%
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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 Radburn Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 338 0 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1989 338 0 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1990 341 0 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1991 344 0 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1992 378 0 20 3 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1993 396 0 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1994 341 0 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1995 339 0 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1996 339 0 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1998 367 0 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1999 354 0 0 2 14 n/a n/a 0 370
2000 348 0 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2001 351 0 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2002 364 1 25 7 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2003 364 1 25 7 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2004 356 1 23 8 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2005 333 4 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2006 330 4 20 5 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2007 339 3 23 11 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2008 331 3 21 13 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2009 315 3 24 11 1 0 0 0 354
2010 279 3 25 7 3 0 0 0 317
2011 294 2 26 19 3 1 0 0 345
2012 290 4 30 18 3 4 0 0 349
2013 290 5 31 27 2 7 0 0 362
2014 338 9 35 30 2 8 1 0 423
2015 352 10 33 34 5 10 3 0 447
2016 352 6 45 36 3 10 6 0 458
2017 359 6 50 42 3 6 11 0 477
2018 335 6 55 43 3 3 11 0 456
2019 331 4 49 51 3 1 18 0 457
2020 325 3 56 51 3 1 21 0 460
2021 230 3 48 46 1 0 22 0 350
2022 231 5 55 49 1 0 19 0 360
2023 236 8 66 55 3 0 25 0 393
2024 253 9 73 56 3 0 28 0 422

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 Radburn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 357 15.0 23.8 n/a
1989 357 16.0 22.3 n/a
1990 354 18.0 19.6 0.8
1991 367 18.0 20.3 0.5
1992 401 19.0 21.1 0.7
1993 410 19.0 21.6 1.5
1994 352 16.0 22.0 1.4
1995 347 17.5 19.8 2.3
1996 347 17.5 19.8 2.3
1998 376 17.6 21.4 3.5
1999 370 17.1 21.6 3
2000 367 17.6 20.9 3.5
2001 370 19.9 18.6 2.2
2002 397 18.8 21.1 5.3
2003 397 18.8 21.1 5.3
2004 388 18.9 20.5 6.4
2005 359 19.7 18.2 n/a
2006 359 20.7 17.3 5.8
2007 377 21.0 18.0 5.6
2008 369 19.0 19.4 6.8
2009 354 24.1 12.2 4.8
2010 317 21.0 15.1 6.9
2011 345 21.2 16.2 6.4
2012 349 26.0 13.4 7.2
2013 362 26.7 13.5 5.8
2014 423 30.2 14.0 8.5
2015 447 29.0 15.4 8.7
2016 458 31.0 14.7 7.9
2017 477 34.2 13.9 5.5
2018 456 31.5 14.4 3.3
2019 457 33.0 13.8 3.7
2020 460 31.8 14.4 5.4
2021 350 27.9 12.5 4.3
2022 360 28.6 12.5 5
2023 393 32.4 12.1 8.4
2024 422 34.6 12.1 8.5

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 Radburn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 357 15.0 23.8 n/a
1989 357 16.0 22.3 n/a
1990 354 18.0 19.6 0.8
1991 367 18.0 20.3 0.5
1992 401 19.0 21.1 0.7
1993 410 19.0 21.6 1.5
1994 352 16.0 22.0 1.4
1995 347 17.5 19.8 2.3
1996 347 17.5 19.8 2.3
1998 376 17.6 21.4 3.5
1999 370 17.1 21.6 3
2000 367 17.6 20.9 3.5
2001 370 19.9 18.6 2.2
2002 397 18.8 21.1 5.3
2003 397 18.8 21.1 5.3
2004 388 18.9 20.5 6.4
2005 359 19.7 18.2 n/a
2006 359 20.7 17.3 5.8
2007 377 21.0 18.0 5.6
2008 369 19.0 19.4 6.8
2009 354 24.1 12.2 4.8
2010 317 21.0 15.1 6.9
2011 345 21.2 16.2 6.4
2012 349 26.0 13.4 7.2
2013 362 26.7 13.5 5.8
2014 423 30.2 14.0 8.5
2015 447 29.0 15.4 8.7
2016 458 31.0 14.7 7.9
2017 477 34.2 13.9 5.5
2018 456 31.5 14.4 3.3
2019 457 33.0 13.8 3.7
2020 460 31.8 14.4 5.4
2021 350 27.9 12.5 4.3
2022 360 28.6 12.5 5
2023 393 32.4 12.1 8.4
2024 422 34.6 12.1 8.5

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 Radburn Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $16 (0.3%) $6,143 (99.7%) $6,159

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Radburn 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 67th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 44th of 1342 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Radburn Elementary School)82.980.3
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fair Lawn Public School District)72.372.5
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Radburn Elementary School)82.187.7
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fair Lawn Public School District)80.674
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Radburn Elementary School)85.980.6
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Lawn Public School District)78.278.7
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Radburn Elementary School)78.880.8
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fair Lawn Public School District)79.777.2
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students457393
 14%
African American48
 100%
American Indian33
Asian4966
 34.7%
Hispanic5155
 7.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White331236
 28.7%
Two or More Races1825
 38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.7%8.4%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Radburn Elementary School

Students at Radburn Elementary School are 60% White, 17% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Yes! Radburn Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 14th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 422 students attended Radburn Elementary School.

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

Middle : Thomas Jefferson Middle School
High : Fair Lawn High School


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