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#1898 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School
Elementary School · Egg Harbor Township School District · Egg Harbor Township, NJ
An Egg Harbor Township School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2501 SPRUCE AVENUE, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
- Math 28% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
66.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clayton J. Davenport 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,829/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Egg Harbor Township), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,604
Median home value
$285,700
Median rent
$1,466/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08234; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Acadamey of South JerseyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| English Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.8 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Principle Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 1.9 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Trinity Learning Ctr-holyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Egg Harbor Township School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $25,048NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School is listed in Egg Harbor Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School is a public elementary school in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, part of Egg Harbor Township School District, serving approximately 734 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,898 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School
What grades does Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School serve?
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School?
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 734 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School rank in NJ?
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School ranks #1,898 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School a charter school?
No, Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School?
66.2% of students at Clayton J. Davenport 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
- 734
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (609) 645-3550
- Area population (ZIP 08234)
- 46,856
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 08234; 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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