Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Deane-porter Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deane-porter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Deane-porter Elementary School's student population of 411 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Igniting Potential
School Rankings
Deane-porter Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deane-porter Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
2%
35%
White
92%
37%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (97-98)
1%
24%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deane-porter Elementary School's ranking?
Deane-porter Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Deane-porter Elementary School often compared to?
Deane-porter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Viola L Sickles School, Point Road School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Deane-porter Elementary School?
411 students attend Deane-porter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Deane-porter Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deane-porter Elementary School?
Deane-porter Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deane-porter Elementary School offer ?
Deane-porter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deane-porter Elementary School part of?
Deane-porter Elementary School is part of Rumson Borough School District.
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