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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
2600 BAYSHORE RD, Villas, NJ 08251
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
282
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
282
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,190 of 2,466
In district
#3 of 4
Lower Township Elementary School District
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David C. Douglass Memorial School
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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. David C.
Douglass Memorial School serves approximately 282 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. David C. Douglass Memorial School has a current 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.
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 6.8
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 9.7:1 students to teachers, David C. Douglass Memorial School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
54.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How David C. Douglass Memorial School Compares
See how David C. Douglass Memorial School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2600 BAYSHORE RD, Villas, NJ 08251
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering David C. Douglass Memorial School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Crest Memorial School (rated 8.6/10, 5.6 miles away, in nearby Wildwood Crest), which scores notably higher. Another option is Cape May City Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby Cape May), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Margaret Mace Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 7.5 miles away, in nearby North Wildwood), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Villas, see our Villas schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08251 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$76,433
Median Home Value
$275,800
Median Rent
$1,468/mo
Population
10,360
College Educated
24.1%
Homeownership
86.1%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Median Age
45.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Barclay Brook School Monroe Twp, NJ | 6.5 |
| Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School Trenton, NJ | 6.5 |
| Brayton Elementary School Summit, NJ | 6.5 |
| Brooklake School Florham Park, NJ | 6.5 |
| Charles Street School Palmyra, NJ | 6.5 |
| Ecole Toussaint Louverture East Orange, NJ | 6.5 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 54.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cape May County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (609) 884-9430
Resources & Links
District
Lower Township Elementary School District- District Enrollment
- 1,438
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,147
- District Rank
- #3 of 4
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