Selzer Elementary\Middle School

Set in DUMONT, New Jersey, Selzer Elementary\Middle School is a moderately sized elementary school, operated by Dumont Public School District. It educates 535 students across grades pre-K through 8. That puts it 32% larger than the typical public school in New Jersey, which averages around 405 students.

Within Dumont Public School District, which oversees 5 schools and 2,467 students, Selzer Elementary\Middle School is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Selzer Elementary\Middle School reports that the largest single group is Hispanic at 39%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 38% White, 15% Asian, 4% multiracial, 3% Black. That is noticeably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 23%.

On the income-and-resources front, The school employs 43 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.4:1. The state averages around 11.4:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 13% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Bergen County runs at roughly 28%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Selzer Elementary\Middle School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 59.1% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 56.2%.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Bergen County put median household earnings sit near $124,884, roughly 53% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Bergen County's 291 public schools (combined enrollment of about 133,883 students), Selzer Elementary\Middle School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Dumont High School, roughly 0.5 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Selzer Elementary\Middle School at 4th of 8; the average score across the group is 55.9%.

Selzer Elementary\Middle School operates from a residential location.

Five-year trend. Selzer Elementary\Middle School's enrollment has rose 3% since 2018, when it stood at 520 (now 535). The Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 21% to 39% over that span.

Inside the community feed, members of the Selzer Elementary\Middle School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.