Excellent
#61 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 2% in state
Lakeview Elementary School
Elementary School · Denville Township K-8 School District · Denville, NJ
A Denville Township K-8 School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
44 COOPER ROAD, Denville, NJ 07834
- Math 71% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakeview Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2021, reaching 76% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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
6.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lakeview 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$162,644
Median home value
$552,300
Median rent
$1,707/mo
College educated
61.6%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07834; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges to LearningPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Mount Tabor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–3 | 1.9 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Riverview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 460 | 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.
Denville Township K-8 School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeview Elementary School is listed in Denville Township K-8 School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeview Elementary School
Lakeview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Denville, NJ, part of Denville Township K-8 School District, serving approximately 691 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #61 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeview Elementary School
What grades does Lakeview Elementary School serve?
Lakeview Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary School?
Lakeview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 691 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeview Elementary School rank in NJ?
Lakeview Elementary School ranks #61 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lakeview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Lakeview Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeview Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lakeview Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lakeview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeview Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lakeview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeview Elementary School?
6.4% of students at Lakeview 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 691
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (973) 983-6540
- Area population (ZIP 07834)
- 18,203
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 07834; 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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