B+
Central Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades 2–5
400 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ 07936 · (973) 887-0358 · Part of East Hanover Township School District
Students
439
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
2%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
2–5
What stands out about Central Elementary School
- Math proficiency 16 pts above the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 39.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency41%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts51%
State average 47.3%
Location
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400 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 2108
Grade 3112
Grade 494
Grade 5125
Enrollment over time
314’20
322’21
378’22
347’23
439’24
Up 39.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 70%Hispanic 15%Asian 9%Two or more races 3%Black 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.