Below Average
#2260 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Cecil S. Collins Elementary
Elementary School · Barnegat Township School District · Barnegat, NJ
A Barnegat Township School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
570 BARNEGAT BLVD NORTH, Barnegat, NJ 08005
- Math 41% proficient (2019)
- Reading 56% proficient (2019)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cecil S. Collins Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2016, to 49% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cecil S. Collins Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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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
$92,548
Median home value
$356,200
Median rent
$1,949/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Acres Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–2 | 2.5 mi | 723 | Compare → |
| Waretown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–2 | 2.9 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 4.2 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–K | 4.6 mi | 392 | 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.
Barnegat Township School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cecil S. Collins Elementary is listed in Barnegat Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cecil S. Collins Elementary
Cecil S. Collins Elementary is a public elementary school in Barnegat, NJ, part of Barnegat Township School District, serving approximately 754 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,260 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cecil S. Collins Elementary
What grades does Cecil S. Collins Elementary serve?
Cecil S. Collins Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Cecil S. Collins Elementary?
Cecil S. Collins Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 754 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecil S. Collins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecil S. Collins Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cecil S. Collins Elementary rank in NJ?
Cecil S. Collins Elementary ranks #2,260 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Cecil S. Collins Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cecil S. Collins Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Cecil S. Collins Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cecil S. Collins Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Cecil S. Collins Elementary a charter school?
No, Cecil S. Collins Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cecil S. Collins Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cecil S. Collins Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cecil S. Collins Elementary?
37.5% of students at Cecil S. Collins Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 754
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (609) 698-5832
- Area population (ZIP 08005)
- 25,936
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 52
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 08005; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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