Below Average
#2141 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Clara Barton Elementary
Elementary School · Bordentown Regional School District · Bordentown, NJ
A Bordentown Regional School District elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 CROSSWICKS ST, Bordentown, NJ 08505
- Math 37% proficient (2017)
- Reading 47% proficient (2017)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clara Barton Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2014, to 42% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clara Barton Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,946
Median home value
$353,200
Median rent
$1,586/mo
College educated
43.1%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08505; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Muschal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Chesterfield Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 2.7 mi | 692 | Compare → |
| Kisthardt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| St Raphael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 141 | 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.
Bordentown Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clara Barton Elementary is listed in Bordentown Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clara Barton Elementary
Clara Barton Elementary is a public elementary school in Bordentown, NJ, part of Bordentown Regional School District, serving approximately 215 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,141 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clara Barton Elementary
What grades does Clara Barton Elementary serve?
Clara Barton Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Clara Barton Elementary?
Clara Barton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara Barton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clara Barton Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clara Barton Elementary rank in NJ?
Clara Barton Elementary ranks #2,141 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Clara Barton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Clara Barton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Clara Barton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clara Barton Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Clara Barton Elementary a charter school?
No, Clara Barton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clara Barton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Clara Barton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clara Barton Elementary?
20.0% of students at Clara Barton 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
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (609) 298-0676
- Area population (ZIP 08505)
- 18,913
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 08505; 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, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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