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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
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Daretown School
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About Daretown School
Daretown School is a public school in Elmer, NJ, part of Salem County Special Services School District. Daretown School serves approximately 27 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 27 students, Daretown School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.5:1 students to teachers, Daretown School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Daretown School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
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. Alloway Township School (rated 8.2/10, 6.8 miles away, in nearby Alloway). Another option is South Harrison Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 5.7 miles away, in nearby Harrisonville). Additionally, STRANG SCHOOL/RANCH HOPE (rated 7.9/10, 7.1 miles away, in nearby Alloway). 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
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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.
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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
Resources & Links
District
Salem County Special Services School District- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $115,573
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