Very Good
#554 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 22% in state
Hurffville Elementary School
Elementary School · Washington Township School District · Sewell, NJ
A Washington Township School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
200 HURFFVILLE GRENLOCH RD, Sewell, NJ 08080
- Math 60% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hurffville Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hurffville 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 Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$119,919
Median home value
$330,400
Median rent
$1,674/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
86.8%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08080; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollydell SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Chesterbrook AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Ambassador Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Washington Township School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $24,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hurffville Elementary School is listed in Washington Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hurffville Elementary School
Hurffville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sewell, NJ, part of Washington Township School District, serving approximately 555 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #554 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hurffville Elementary School
What grades does Hurffville Elementary School serve?
Hurffville Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hurffville Elementary School?
Hurffville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurffville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurffville Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hurffville Elementary School rank in NJ?
Hurffville Elementary School ranks #554 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hurffville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hurffville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Hurffville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hurffville Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hurffville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hurffville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hurffville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hurffville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hurffville Elementary School?
13.3% of students at Hurffville 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 555
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gloucester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (856) 589-7459
- Area population (ZIP 08080)
- 39,360
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 08080; 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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