Below Average
#2273 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School
Elementary School · Jackson Township School District · Jackson, NJ
A Jackson Township School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1025 Larsen Road, Jackson, NJ 08527
- Math 30% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crawford-rodriguez 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 New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,059
Median home value
$460,600
Median rent
$1,693/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08527; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard C. Johnson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Aldrich Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 3–5 | 1.1 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Alpha SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 3–12 | 1.5 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Elms Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 721 | 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.
Jackson Township School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $25,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School is listed in Jackson Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, NJ, part of Jackson Township School District, serving approximately 590 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,273 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School
What grades does Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School serve?
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School?
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School rank in NJ?
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School ranks #2,273 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School a charter school?
No, Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School?
45.4% of students at Crawford-rodriguez 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 590
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (732) 833-4690
- Area population (ZIP 08527)
- 58,366
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 08527; 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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