Below Average
#2133 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Dane Barse Elementary School
Elementary School · Vineland Public School District · Vineland, NJ
A Vineland Public School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
240 S ORCHARD RD, Vineland, NJ 08360
- Math 21% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dane Barse Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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
70.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dane Barse 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,136/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vineland), 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
$62,604
Median home value
$199,600
Median rent
$1,164/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| New Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 0.9 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Pineland Learning Center, Inc.Private · tuition | 7.8private | 2–12 | 1.4 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Gloria M Sabater Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 668 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Vineland Public School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #7 of 14
- District spending per student
- $24,337NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dane Barse Elementary School is listed in Vineland Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dane Barse Elementary School
Dane Barse Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vineland, NJ, part of Vineland Public School District, serving approximately 234 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,133 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dane Barse Elementary School
What grades does Dane Barse Elementary School serve?
Dane Barse Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dane Barse Elementary School?
Dane Barse Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dane Barse Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dane Barse Elementary School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dane Barse Elementary School rank in NJ?
Dane Barse Elementary School ranks #2,133 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dane Barse Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dane Barse Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Dane Barse Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dane Barse Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dane Barse Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dane Barse Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dane Barse Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dane Barse Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dane Barse Elementary School?
70.9% of students at Dane Barse 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (856) 794-6940
- Area population (ZIP 08360)
- 44,276
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 08360; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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