Below Average
#2127 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Based on limited data
John Fenwick Academy
Elementary School · Salem City School District · Salem, NJ
A Salem City School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
183 SMITH STREET, Salem, NJ 08079
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,375
Median home value
$180,300
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsinboro Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 2.8 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Mannington Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Quinton Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Valley Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–1 | 5.0 mi | 381 | 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.
Salem City School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 43.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Fenwick Academy is listed in Salem City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Fenwick Academy
John Fenwick Academy is a public elementary school in Salem, NJ, part of Salem City School District, serving approximately 392 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,127 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Fenwick Academy
What grades does John Fenwick Academy serve?
John Fenwick Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend John Fenwick Academy?
John Fenwick Academy has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Fenwick Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at John Fenwick Academy is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Fenwick Academy rank in NJ?
John Fenwick Academy ranks #2,127 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is John Fenwick Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
John Fenwick Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is John Fenwick Academy a charter school?
No, John Fenwick Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Fenwick Academy a Title I school?
No, John Fenwick Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Fenwick Academy?
75.3% of students at John Fenwick Academy 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
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Salem County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (856) 935-4100
- Area population (ZIP 08079)
- 10,696
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 41
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 08079; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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