Serving 325 students in grades 4-5, John Y Dater Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Y Dater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
John Y Dater Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 30, 2026
School Motto
Achieving Excellence One Student at a Time
School Rankings
John Y Dater Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Y Dater Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#282 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
11%
Hispanic
7%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
77%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Y Dater Elementary School's ranking?
John Y Dater Elementary School is ranked #282 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John Y Dater Elementary School often compared to?
John Y Dater Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School, Mary A. Hubbard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John Y Dater Elementary School?
325 students attend John Y Dater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of John Y Dater Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Y Dater Elementary School?
John Y Dater Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Y Dater Elementary School offer ?
John Y Dater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Y Dater Elementary School part of?
John Y Dater Elementary School is part of Ramsey School District.
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