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Central Park Elementary School
Elementary School · Pennsville School District · Pennsville, NJ
A Pennsville School District elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
43 OLIVER AVE, Pennsville, NJ 08070
- Math 36% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Park Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Park 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. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,006
Median home value
$194,400
Median rent
$1,209/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08070; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Beach ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 3–5 | 1.8 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Valley Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–1 | 1.9 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Charter School of New CastleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| St Peter Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 132 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Pennsville School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Park Elementary School is listed in Pennsville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Park Elementary School
Central Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pennsville, NJ, part of Pennsville School District, serving approximately 234 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,422 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Park Elementary School
What grades does Central Park Elementary School serve?
Central Park Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Central Park Elementary School?
Central Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Park Elementary School rank in NJ?
Central Park Elementary School ranks #2,422 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Central Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Park Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Park Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, Central Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Central Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Park Elementary School?
38.0% of students at Central Park 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salem County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (856) 540-6200
- Area population (ZIP 08070)
- 12,477
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 08070; 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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