Very Good
#476 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 19% in state
Ella G Clarke Elementary School
Elementary School · Lakewood Township School District · Lakewood, NJ
A Lakewood Township School District elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
455 MANETTA AVENUE, Lakewood, NJ 08701
- Math 29% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ella G Clarke Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ella G Clarke 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. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,811
Median home value
$430,700
Median rent
$1,701/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
50.8%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bais Faiga Gratter BuildingPrivate · tuition | 3.2 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 2,430 | Compare → |
| Nesivos HatorahPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva Masoras AvosPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Satmar Cheder/united Talmudical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | K–9 | 0.6 mi | 221 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lakewood Township School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $52,346NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ella G Clarke Elementary School is listed in Lakewood Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ella G Clarke Elementary School
Ella G Clarke Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lakewood, NJ, part of Lakewood Township School District, serving approximately 353 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #476 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ella G Clarke Elementary School
What grades does Ella G Clarke Elementary School serve?
Ella G Clarke Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Ella G Clarke Elementary School?
Ella G Clarke Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ella G Clarke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ella G Clarke Elementary School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ella G Clarke Elementary School rank in NJ?
Ella G Clarke Elementary School ranks #476 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ella G Clarke Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ella G Clarke Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Ella G Clarke Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ella G Clarke Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ella G Clarke Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ella G Clarke Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ella G Clarke Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ella G Clarke Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ella G Clarke Elementary School?
96.9% of students at Ella G Clarke 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.1%
- Phone
- (732) 905-3620
- Area population (ZIP 08701)
- 136,784
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 18.2
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 08701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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