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#1984 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Atco Elementary School
Elementary School · Waterford Township School District · Atco, NJ
A Waterford Township School District elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2162 Cooper Road, Atco, NJ 08004
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Atco Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 2-year record (2020–2021).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2020-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Atco Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,041
Median home value
$255,500
Median rent
$1,169/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 840 | Compare → |
| John F Kennedy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–4 | 3.6 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 3.6 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Winslow Township Elementary School TwoEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–3 | 4.0 mi | 344 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waterford Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,988NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atco Elementary School is listed in Waterford Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atco Elementary School
Atco Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atco, NJ, part of Waterford Township School District, serving approximately 202 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,984 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atco Elementary School
What grades does Atco Elementary School serve?
Atco Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Atco Elementary School?
Atco Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atco Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atco Elementary School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atco Elementary School rank in NJ?
Atco Elementary School ranks #1,984 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Atco Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Atco Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Atco Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atco Elementary School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is Atco Elementary School a charter school?
No, Atco Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atco Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Atco Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atco Elementary School?
32.7% of students at Atco Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (856) 767-4200
- Area population (ZIP 08004)
- 10,946
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08004; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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