Evergreen Elementary School

2280 Evergreen Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Evergreen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Evergreen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Evergreen Elementary School's student population of 449 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Evergreen 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 Evergreen Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#297 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
70-74%
38%
65-69%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
13%
11%
Hispanic
15%
35%
Black
8%
14%
White
58%
37%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Evergreen Elementary School's ranking?
Evergreen Elementary School is ranked #297 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Evergreen Elementary School often compared to?
Evergreen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard B. Brunner Elementary School, J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Evergreen Elementary School?
449 students attend Evergreen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Evergreen Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Evergreen Elementary School?
Evergreen Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Evergreen Elementary School offer ?
Evergreen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evergreen Elementary School part of?
Evergreen Elementary School is part of Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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