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Daretown School
School · Salem County Special Services School District
404 DARETOWN ROAD, Elmer, NJ 08318
Enrollment
27
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
27
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Daretown School
Daretown School is a public school in Elmer, NJ, part of the Salem County Special Services School District. The school serves approximately 27 students in grades Pre-K – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 4.5:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $87,551, where 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a distant rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 27 students, Daretown School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 4.5:1, Daretown School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
Located in a rural area, Daretown School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 27 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Address
- 404 DARETOWN ROAD, Elmer, NJ 08318
- Website
- SCSSSD.ORG
- Phone
- (856) 358-2108
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
404 DARETOWN ROAD, Elmer, NJ 08318
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Daretown School may also want to explore other schools in the area. STRANG SCHOOL/RANCH HOPE (rated 7.9/10, 7.1 miles away, in nearby Alloway). Another option is Salem Campus (rated 7.6/10, 6.0 miles away, in nearby Woodstown). Additionally, Upper Pittsgrove School (rated 7.5/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Monroeville). For more schools in Elmer, see our Elmer schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08318 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$87,551
Median Home Value
$271,300
Median Rent
$1,173/mo
Population
12,149
College Educated
25.7%
Homeownership
84.6%
Avg Commute
28.6 min
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Median Age
41.2
Community Profile
The community surrounding Daretown School has a median household income of $87,551. It is an area where 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $271,300, with a median rent of $1,173/month. The local poverty rate of 9.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Daretown School
What grades does Daretown School serve?
Daretown School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Daretown School?
Daretown School has an enrollment of approximately 27 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daretown School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daretown School is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Daretown School a charter school?
No, Daretown School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daretown School a Title I school?
No, Daretown School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daretown School?
37.0% of students at Daretown 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.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (945/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Elmer). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 27
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 37.0%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Salem County
- Phone
- (856) 358-2108
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Salem County Special Services School District- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $115,573
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