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#2091 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School

Elementary School · North Hanover Township School District · Wrightstown, NJ

A North Hanover Township School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

46 SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD, Wrightstown, NJ 08562

  • Math 43% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs NJ 45% (2025)
  • 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-3.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-5.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.2 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.6:1
District spending per student$26,000
Chronic Absenteeism14.2%

Students at Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
45%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

36.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clarence B. Lamb 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$89,766

Median home value

$271,200

Median rent

$1,048/mo

College educated

29.8%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08562; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Endeavour Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–41.9 mi784Compare →
Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–53.2 mi556Compare →
New Hanover Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–83.2 mi186Compare →
Meadow View Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–124.9 mi42Compare →

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.

North Hanover Township School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$26,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School is listed in North Hanover Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School

Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wrightstown, NJ, part of North Hanover Township School District, serving approximately 288 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,091 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School

What grades does Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School serve?

Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School?

Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School rank in NJ?

Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School ranks #2,091 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School a charter school?

No, Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School?

36.5% of students at Clarence B. Lamb 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
288
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Burlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.2%
Area population (ZIP 08562)
4,301
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
38.6
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 08562; 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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