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#1177 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 48% in state
Chesterfield Township Elementary School
Elementary School · Chesterfield Township School District · Chesterfield, NJ
An elementary school in Chesterfield, NJ where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30 Saddle Way, Chesterfield, NJ 08515
- Math 50% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chesterfield Township Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chesterfield Township Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$193,783
Median home value
$518,300
Median rent
$2,545/mo
College educated
67.3%
Homeownership
93%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08515; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Peter Muschal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Clara Barton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–2 | 2.7 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Mac Farland IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 3–5 | 2.7 mi | 247 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chesterfield Township School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,069NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 0.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chesterfield Township Elementary School is listed in Chesterfield Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chesterfield Township Elementary School
Chesterfield Township Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chesterfield, NJ, part of Chesterfield Township School District, serving approximately 692 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,177 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chesterfield Township Elementary School
What grades does Chesterfield Township Elementary School serve?
Chesterfield Township Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Chesterfield Township Elementary School?
Chesterfield Township Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesterfield Township Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesterfield Township Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chesterfield Township Elementary School rank in NJ?
Chesterfield Township Elementary School ranks #1,177 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Chesterfield Township Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chesterfield Township Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Chesterfield Township Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chesterfield Township Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chesterfield Township Elementary School a charter school?
No, Chesterfield Township Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chesterfield Township Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Chesterfield Township Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chesterfield Township Elementary School?
2.2% of students at Chesterfield Township 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
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (609) 298-6900
- Area population (ZIP 08515)
- 8,167
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 08515; 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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