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#1190 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 48% in state
Based on limited data
David C. Douglass Memorial School
Elementary School · Lower Township Elementary School District · Villas, NJ
A Lower Township Elementary School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
2600 BAYSHORE RD, Villas, NJ 08251
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where David C. Douglass Memorial 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,433
Median home value
$275,800
Median rent
$1,468/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08251; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cape May Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 4.7 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Cape May City Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 4.9 mi | 158 | 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.
Lower Township Elementary School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $27,147NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
David C. Douglass Memorial School is listed in Lower Township Elementary School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About David C. Douglass Memorial School
David C. Douglass Memorial School is a public elementary school in Villas, NJ, part of Lower Township Elementary School District, serving approximately 282 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,190 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about David C. Douglass Memorial School
What grades does David C. Douglass Memorial School serve?
David C. Douglass Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend David C. Douglass Memorial School?
David C. Douglass Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David C. Douglass Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at David C. Douglass Memorial School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does David C. Douglass Memorial School rank in NJ?
David C. Douglass Memorial School ranks #1,190 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is David C. Douglass Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
David C. Douglass Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is David C. Douglass Memorial School a charter school?
No, David C. Douglass Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is David C. Douglass Memorial School a Title I school?
No, David C. Douglass Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for David C. Douglass Memorial School?
54.3% of students at David C. Douglass Memorial 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cape May County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (609) 884-9430
- Area population (ZIP 08251)
- 10,360
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 08251; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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