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#1615 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School
Elementary School · Long Beach Island Consolidated School District · Surf City, NJ
A Long Beach Island Consolidated School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 S. BARNEGAT AVENUE, Surf City, NJ 08008
- Math 85% proficient (2011)
- Reading 55% proficient (2011)
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2009, to 70% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated900/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Surf City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$116,544
Median home value
$1,083,100
Median rent
$1,664/mo
College educated
64.3%
Homeownership
90.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–8 | 4.8 mi | 71 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Long Beach Island Consolidated School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $43,220NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School is listed in Long Beach Island Consolidated School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Surf City, NJ, part of Long Beach Island Consolidated School District, serving approximately 98 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,615 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School
What grades does Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School serve?
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School?
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary 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 Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School rank in NJ?
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School ranks #1,615 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School?
5.1% of students at Ethel A. Jacobsen 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 98
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (609) 494-2341
- Area population (ZIP 08008)
- 6,938
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 62.5
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 08008; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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