Overview
John Y Dater Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 4–5 in RAMSEY, New Jersey. The school enrolls 322 students. It is part of the Ramsey School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
7% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 36% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span4–5
DistrictRamsey School District
County34003
CityRAMSEY
ZIP07446
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID341359000734
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment322
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %7%
State Avg36%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)