Serving 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School's student population of 590 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 8, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 23, 2026
School Rankings
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1519 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
31%
34%
Black
9%
15%
White
54%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School's ranking?
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School is ranked #1519 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School often compared to?
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School, Elms Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School?
590 students attend Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School?
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School offer ?
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School part of?
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School is part of Jackson Township School District.
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