Serving 381 students in grades 5-8, Little Falls Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School # 1 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little Falls Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School # 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Little Falls Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School # 1's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Mascot
Hornets
School Rankings
Little Falls Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School # 1 ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Falls Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School # 1 is 0.50, 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
#613 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
26%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
66%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Falls Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School # 1's ranking?
Little Falls Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School # 1 is ranked #613 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Little Falls Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School # 1?
381 students attend Little Falls Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School # 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Little Falls Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School # 1 students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Falls Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School # 1?
Little Falls Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School # 1 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Little Falls Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School # 1 offer ?
Little Falls Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School # 1 offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Little Falls Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School # 1 part of?
Little Falls Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School # 1 is part of Little Falls Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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