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#1244 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Elsinboro Township School
Elementary School · Elsinboro Township School District · Salem, NJ
An elementary school in Salem, NJ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
631 SALEM FORT ELFSBORG ROAD, Salem, NJ 08079
- Math 32% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elsinboro Township School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 49 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elsinboro Township School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,375
Median home value
$180,300
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Fenwick AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–2 | 2.8 mi | 392 | 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.
Elsinboro Township School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,709NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elsinboro Township School is listed in Elsinboro Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elsinboro Township School
Elsinboro Township School is a public elementary school in Salem, NJ, part of Elsinboro Township School District, serving approximately 112 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,244 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elsinboro Township School
What grades does Elsinboro Township School serve?
Elsinboro Township School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Elsinboro Township School?
Elsinboro Township School has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsinboro Township School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsinboro Township School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elsinboro Township School rank in NJ?
Elsinboro Township School ranks #1,244 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Elsinboro Township School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elsinboro Township School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Elsinboro Township School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elsinboro Township School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elsinboro Township School a charter school?
No, Elsinboro Township School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elsinboro Township School a Title I school?
No, Elsinboro Township School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elsinboro Township School?
50.0% of students at Elsinboro Township 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 112
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Salem County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (856) 935-3817
- Area population (ZIP 08079)
- 10,696
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
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 08079; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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