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Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
Elementary School · Barnegat Township School District · Barnegat, NJ
A Barnegat Township School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 BENGAL BLVD, Barnegat, NJ 08005
- Math 39% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph T. Donahue 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 6 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph T. Donahue 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 New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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
$92,548
Median home value
$356,200
Median rent
$1,949/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederic A. Priff Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 3–6 | 2.1 mi | 267 | 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.
Barnegat Township School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School is listed in Barnegat Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Barnegat, NJ, part of Barnegat Township School District, serving approximately 498 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,409 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
What grades does Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School serve?
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School?
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School rank in NJ?
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School ranks #2,409 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School a charter school?
No, Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School?
40.8% of students at Joseph T. Donahue 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (609) 660-8900
- Area population (ZIP 08005)
- 25,936
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 52
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 08005; 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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