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Robert Erskine School

Summary:

Robert Erskine School is a public elementary school serving 185 students in grades K-3 in Ringwood, New Jersey, which is part of the Ringwood School District. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and rating over the years, ranging from a high of 270 out of 1,352 elementary schools in 2016-2017 to a low of 893 out of 1,317 in 2020-2021. Its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, from a high of 4 stars in 2016-2017 and 2015-2016 to a low of 2 stars in 2020-2021 and 2017-2018.

In 2023-2024, 48.7% of 3rd-grade students at Robert Erskine School were proficient or better in NJSLA English Language Arts, compared to 54.5% for the Ringwood School District and 43.6% statewide. In the same year, 71.8% of 3rd-grade students at Robert Erskine were proficient or better in NJSLA Mathematics, compared to 66.7% for the district and 47.6% statewide. The school's performance in Mathematics has been consistently stronger than its performance in English Language Arts over the past few years. Compared to nearby schools, Robert Erskine's 3rd-grade ELA and Math proficiency rates are generally lower than Peter Cooper School but higher than the district-level scores.

Robert Erskine School has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (12.43% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 9.9 in 2022-2023 is lower than the nearby schools, indicating a relatively small class size. These factors suggest that the school may serve a more affluent student population, which could be a contributing factor to its academic performance. Overall, Robert Erskine School appears to be a moderately performing elementary school within the Ringwood School District, with some strengths in Mathematics but inconsistent performance over the years.


Detail:

Public K-3

 88 Erskine Road
       Ringwood, NJ  07456-2150

(973) 962-7026

District: Ringwood School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
391st of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,230 Help


Students who attend Robert Erskine School usually attend:

Middle:    Martin J. Ryerson School
High:    Lakeland Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.6 Help
Number of students:  171

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.7%
Hispanic:
9.9%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Robert Erskine School ranks better than 70.8% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.35. (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 Robert Erskine School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Ringwood School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), Hispanic (9.9%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Ringwood School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert Erskine School is 8.6. 1 elementary schools in the Ringwood School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Robert Erskine School employs 19.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert Erskine School is $11,230, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Ringwood School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Robert Erskine School:

SchoolDigger ranks Robert Erskine School 391st of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Robert Erskine School in the ranking list.)

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Ringwood School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ringwood School District 204th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Robert Erskine School

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Rank History for all students at Robert Erskine School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.95 113th 1298 91.3%
2005 66.19 553rd 1303 57.6%
2006 53.48 797th 1314 39.3%
2007 80.59 112th 1329 91.6%
2008 81.16 130th 1338 90.3%
2009 67.97 510th 1346 62.1%
2010 58.13 695th 1354 48.7%
2011 70.23 463rd 1360 66.0%
2012 74.31 389th 1363 71.5%
2013 53.25 767th 1367 43.9%
2014 76.74 323rd 1363 76.3%
2015 69.39 438th 1357 67.7%
2016 77.95 306th 1346 77.3%
2017 80.26 270th 1352 80.0%
2018 51.17 692nd 1353 48.9%
2019 71.49 422nd 1360 69.0%
2021 27.99 893rd 1317 32.2%
2022 50.16 666th 1345 50.5%
2023 66.62 461st 1342 65.6%
2024 72.35 391st 1338 70.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Robert Erskine School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.67 347th 1007 65.5%
2021 16.03 778th 868 10.4%
2022 15.31 866th 949 8.7%
2023 26.75 662nd 958 30.9%
2024 80.36 132nd 989 86.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Robert Erskine School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.32 800th 1333 40.0%
2019 74.61 339th 1331 74.5%
2021 22.89 986th 1290 23.6%
2022 40.38 776th 1326 41.5%
2023 70.14 414th 1318 68.6%
2024 75.81 329th 1317 75.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Robert Erskine School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.38 557th 1334 58.2%
2019 67.26 456th 1335 65.8%
2021 40.09 699th 1297 46.1%
2022 64.98 461st 1324 65.2%
2023 61.46 505th 1315 61.6%
2024 62.71 480th 1313 63.4%
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Rank History for White students at Robert Erskine School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.33 682nd 1022 33.3%
2019 60.62 398th 1023 61.1%
2021 17.69 863rd 964 10.5%
2022 46.95 527th 976 46.0%
2023 48.33 514th 975 47.3%
2024 53.85 454th 963 52.9%
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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 Robert Erskine School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 242 2 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1989 240 1 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1990 247 1 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1991 252 0 6 0 2 n/a n/a 0 260
1992 229 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1993 233 0 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 242
1994 253 0 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 262
1995 257 0 5 8 29 n/a n/a 0 299
1996 257 0 5 8 29 n/a n/a 0 299
1998 218 4 6 2 24 n/a n/a 0 254
1999 230 4 5 1 26 n/a n/a 0 266
2000 230 4 5 3 21 n/a n/a 0 263
2001 268 2 2 3 22 n/a n/a 0 297
2002 283 6 1 6 23 n/a n/a 0 319
2003 283 6 1 6 23 n/a n/a 0 319
2004 284 5 4 3 25 n/a n/a 0 321
2005 279 5 4 3 25 n/a n/a 0 316
2006 275 5 4 2 30 n/a n/a 0 316
2007 257 3 5 4 28 n/a n/a 0 297
2008 227 5 7 8 20 n/a n/a 0 267
2009 222 6 5 7 27 0 0 0 267
2010 216 10 6 7 13 0 0 0 252
2011 215 4 4 9 6 4 0 0 242
2012 149 4 1 4 2 0 0 0 160
2013 199 7 1 9 15 3 0 0 234
2014 206 2 4 14 15 2 1 0 244
2015 208 3 3 21 8 1 4 0 248
2016 211 2 3 17 10 0 6 0 249
2017 219 0 3 16 9 0 7 0 254
2018 193 0 2 19 6 0 9 0 229
2019 190 2 0 13 4 1 10 0 220
2020 166 4 0 13 1 1 14 0 199
2021 151 2 0 16 1 1 14 0 185
2022 155 1 0 20 1 1 18 0 196
2023 147 1 1 18 2 0 16 0 185
2024 138 2 2 17 3 0 9 0 171

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 Erskine School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 252 17.0 14.8 n/a
1989 248 16.0 15.5 n/a
1990 257 17.0 15.1 3.1
1991 260 17.0 15.2 2.3
1992 237 14.0 16.9 3
1993 242 15.5 15.6 2.1
1994 262 16.5 15.9 3.1
1995 299 16.0 18.7 6.7
1996 299 16.0 18.7 6.7
1998 254 15.5 16.4 5.5
1999 266 16.0 16.6 6.8
2000 263 16.0 16.4 11
2001 297 16.2 18.3 7.4
2002 319 19.0 16.8 8.2
2003 319 19.0 16.8 8.2
2004 321 20.0 16.1 7.8
2005 316 18.0 17.6 n/a
2006 316 17.0 18.6 8.5
2007 297 17.0 17.5 8.4
2008 267 15.0 17.8 9
2009 267 21.0 10.6 10.5
2010 252 16.0 15.7 9.9
2011 242 13.5 17.9 5.4
2012 160 17.4 9.1 1.9
2013 234 19.0 12.2 12.8
2014 244 16.3 14.9 11.9
2015 248 22.0 11.2 10.9
2016 249 19.0 13.1 10.8
2017 254 19.2 13.1 11.8
2018 229 18.7 12.2 14
2019 220 18.9 11.6 12.3
2020 199 18.9 10.5 11.6
2021 185 19.4 9.5 7.6
2022 196 20.0 9.7 10.2
2023 185 18.5 9.9 12.4
2024 171 19.8 8.6 12.3

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 Erskine School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 252 17.0 14.8 n/a
1989 248 16.0 15.5 n/a
1990 257 17.0 15.1 3.1
1991 260 17.0 15.2 2.3
1992 237 14.0 16.9 3
1993 242 15.5 15.6 2.1
1994 262 16.5 15.9 3.1
1995 299 16.0 18.7 6.7
1996 299 16.0 18.7 6.7
1998 254 15.5 16.4 5.5
1999 266 16.0 16.6 6.8
2000 263 16.0 16.4 11
2001 297 16.2 18.3 7.4
2002 319 19.0 16.8 8.2
2003 319 19.0 16.8 8.2
2004 321 20.0 16.1 7.8
2005 316 18.0 17.6 n/a
2006 316 17.0 18.6 8.5
2007 297 17.0 17.5 8.4
2008 267 15.0 17.8 9
2009 267 21.0 10.6 10.5
2010 252 16.0 15.7 9.9
2011 242 13.5 17.9 5.4
2012 160 17.4 9.1 1.9
2013 234 19.0 12.2 12.8
2014 244 16.3 14.9 11.9
2015 248 22.0 11.2 10.9
2016 249 19.0 13.1 10.8
2017 254 19.2 13.1 11.8
2018 229 18.7 12.2 14
2019 220 18.9 11.6 12.3
2020 199 18.9 10.5 11.6
2021 185 19.4 9.5 7.6
2022 196 20.0 9.7 10.2
2023 185 18.5 9.9 12.4
2024 171 19.8 8.6 12.3

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 Erskine School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $374 (3.3%) $10,856 (96.7%) $11,230

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert Erskine 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 422nd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 461st of 1342 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Robert Erskine School)63.552
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ringwood School District)71.456.4
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Robert Erskine School)66.755.7
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ringwood School District)75.760.4
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students220185
 15.9%
African American21
 50%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic1318
 38.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White190147
 22.6%
Two or More Races1016
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.3%12.4%
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Students who attend Robert Erskine School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Martin J. Ryerson School
High : Lakeland Regional High School

Robert Erskine School ranks 391st of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 171 students attended Robert Erskine School.

Students at Robert Erskine School are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Asian.


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