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Estell Manor Elementary School

Elementary School · Estell Manor School District · Estell Manor, NJ

An elementary school in Estell Manor, NJ where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

128 CAPE MAY AVENUE, Estell Manor, NJ 08319

  • Math 41% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 53% vs NJ 54% (2025)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-7.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.4 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$27,277
Chronic Absenteeism19.6%

Students at Estell Manor Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
54%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 52 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

21.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Estell Manor 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$115,294

Median home value

$293,100

College educated

35.1%

Homeownership

98.9%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08319; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Weymouth Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–81.9 mi178Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Estell Manor School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$27,277NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Estell Manor Elementary School is listed in Estell Manor School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Estell Manor Elementary School

Estell Manor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Estell Manor, NJ, part of Estell Manor School District, serving approximately 184 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,306 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Estell Manor Elementary School

What grades does Estell Manor Elementary School serve?

Estell Manor Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Estell Manor Elementary School?

Estell Manor Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Estell Manor Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Estell Manor Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Estell Manor Elementary School rank in NJ?

Estell Manor Elementary School ranks #1,306 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Estell Manor Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Estell Manor Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Estell Manor Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Estell Manor Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Estell Manor Elementary School a charter school?

No, Estell Manor Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Estell Manor Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Estell Manor Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Estell Manor Elementary School?

21.2% of students at Estell Manor 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
184
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Atlantic County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.6%
Area population (ZIP 08319)
1,269
Area median age
40.5
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 08319; 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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