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#1692 of 2,466 schools in NJ
James W. Lilley Elementary School
Elementary School · Gloucester Township Public Schools · Erial, NJ
A Gloucester Township Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1275 WILLIAMSTOWN ROAD, Erial, NJ 08081
- Math 32% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James W. Lilley Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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
49.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James W. Lilley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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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
$102,924
Median home value
$262,200
Median rent
$1,551/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08081; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erial Community Church Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Erial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Union Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Blackwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | Not available | 571 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gloucester Township Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,049NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
James W. Lilley Elementary School is listed in Gloucester Township Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James W. Lilley Elementary School
James W. Lilley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Erial, NJ, part of Gloucester Township Public Schools, serving approximately 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,692 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James W. Lilley Elementary School
What grades does James W. Lilley Elementary School serve?
James W. Lilley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend James W. Lilley Elementary School?
James W. Lilley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James W. Lilley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James W. Lilley Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James W. Lilley Elementary School rank in NJ?
James W. Lilley Elementary School ranks #1,692 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is James W. Lilley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
James W. Lilley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 James W. Lilley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James W. Lilley Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James W. Lilley Elementary School a charter school?
No, James W. Lilley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James W. Lilley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, James W. Lilley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James W. Lilley Elementary School?
49.1% of students at James W. Lilley 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
- 509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (856) 875-0991
- Area population (ZIP 08081)
- 49,418
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 08081; 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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