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#1269 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School
Elementary School · Ocean Township School District · Waretown, NJ
An Ocean Township School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
139 WELLS MILL ROAD, Waretown, NJ 08758
- Math 35% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frederic A. Priff Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
41.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frederic A. Priff Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$103,877
Median home value
$455,900
Median rent
$1,239/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
87.6%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08758; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph T. Donahue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 3–4 | 2.1 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Forked River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 1–5 | 3.6 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| The Education AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–8 | 4.6 mi | 39 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ocean Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School is listed in Ocean Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frederic A. Priff Elementary School
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waretown, NJ, part of Ocean Township School District, serving approximately 267 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,269 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frederic A. Priff Elementary School
What grades does Frederic A. Priff Elementary School serve?
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Frederic A. Priff Elementary School?
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederic A. Priff Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederic A. Priff Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frederic A. Priff Elementary School rank in NJ?
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School ranks #1,269 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Frederic A. Priff Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frederic A. Priff Elementary 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 Frederic A. Priff Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederic A. Priff Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frederic A. Priff Elementary School a charter school?
No, Frederic A. Priff Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frederic A. Priff Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Frederic A. Priff Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frederic A. Priff Elementary School?
41.2% of students at Frederic A. Priff 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
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (609) 693-3131
- Area population (ZIP 08758)
- 8,010
- Area average commute
- 40.2 min
- Area median age
- 50.5
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 · 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 08758; 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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