Below Average
#2085 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Laurel Springs School
Elementary School · Laurel Springs School District · Laurel Springs, NJ
An elementary school in Laurel Springs, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
623 GRAND AVENUE, Laurel Springs, NJ 08021
- Math 41% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laurel Springs School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
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 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laurel Springs 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$67,439
Median home value
$192,200
Median rent
$1,288/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
48.6%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwold Preschool BuildingEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK | 0.5 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Under the Sun Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| John Paul II Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Lindenwold School FiveEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 599 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Laurel Springs School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,292NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laurel Springs School is listed in Laurel Springs School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurel Springs School
Laurel Springs School is a public elementary school in Laurel Springs, NJ, part of Laurel Springs School District, serving approximately 189 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,085 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurel Springs School
What grades does Laurel Springs School serve?
Laurel Springs School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Laurel Springs School?
Laurel Springs School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Springs School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Springs 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 Laurel Springs School rank in NJ?
Laurel Springs School ranks #2,085 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Laurel Springs School's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurel Springs School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Laurel Springs School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurel Springs School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Laurel Springs School a charter school?
No, Laurel Springs School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laurel Springs School a Title I school?
No, Laurel Springs School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurel Springs School?
29.1% of students at Laurel Springs 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (856) 783-1086
- Area population (ZIP 08021)
- 49,060
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 08021; 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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