Excellent
#265 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 11% in state
Central Elementary School
Elementary School · Great Meadows Regional School District · Great Meadows, NJ
A Great Meadows Regional School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
281 ROUTE 46, Great Meadows, NJ 07838
- Math 76% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 38 points since 2021, reaching 70% in 2025.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 12 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Central 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,563
Median home value
$409,600
Median rent
$2,054/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07838; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchery Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–1 | 4.0 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Hope Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Willow Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 2–4 | 4.5 mi | 354 | 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.
Great Meadows Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,201NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elementary School is listed in Great Meadows Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Great Meadows, NJ, part of Great Meadows Regional School District, serving approximately 301 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Elementary School
What grades does Central Elementary School serve?
Central Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Elementary School rank in NJ?
Central Elementary School ranks #265 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Central Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Elementary School?
12.0% of students at Central 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (908) 637-4041
- Area population (ZIP 07838)
- 3,495
- Area average commute
- 41.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 07838; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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