Excellent
#201 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 8% in state
Cape May City Elementary School
Elementary School · Cape May City School District · Cape May, NJ
An elementary school in Cape May, NJ where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
921 LAFAYETTE ST, Cape May, NJ 08204
- Math 58% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cape May City Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2021, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 43 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cape May City Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,795/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cape May), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,782
Median home value
$399,200
Median rent
$1,149/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cape May Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Carl T. Mitnick SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 1–2 | 1.9 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Maud Abrams SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 3–4 | 2.2 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Crest Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | 4.0 mi | 220 | 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.
Cape May City School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $33,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cape May City Elementary School is listed in Cape May City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cape May City Elementary School
Cape May City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cape May, NJ, part of Cape May City School District, serving approximately 158 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #201 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cape May City Elementary School
What grades does Cape May City Elementary School serve?
Cape May City Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Cape May City Elementary School?
Cape May City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cape May City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cape May City Elementary School is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cape May City Elementary School rank in NJ?
Cape May City Elementary School ranks #201 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Cape May City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cape May City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Cape May City Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cape May City Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cape May City Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cape May City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cape May City Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cape May City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cape May City Elementary School?
1.9% of students at Cape May City 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cape May County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.8%
- Phone
- (609) 884-8485
- Area population (ZIP 08204)
- 16,890
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 52.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 08204; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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