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#1655 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Lavallette Elementary School
Elementary School · Lavallette Borough School District · Lavallette, NJ
A Lavallette Borough School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
105 Brooklyn Ave., Lavallette, NJ 08735
- Math 46% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lavallette Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 52 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lavallette Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated735/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lavallette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,265
Median home value
$865,200
College educated
50.3%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08735; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| East Dover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Island Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | 4.5 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Silver Bay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 604 | 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.
Lavallette Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $29,665NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lavallette Elementary School is listed in Lavallette Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lavallette Elementary School
Lavallette Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lavallette, NJ, part of Lavallette Borough School District, serving approximately 160 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,655 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lavallette Elementary School
What grades does Lavallette Elementary School serve?
Lavallette Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lavallette Elementary School?
Lavallette Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lavallette Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lavallette Elementary School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lavallette Elementary School rank in NJ?
Lavallette Elementary School ranks #1,655 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lavallette Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lavallette Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Lavallette Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lavallette Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lavallette Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lavallette Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lavallette Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lavallette Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lavallette Elementary School?
12.5% of students at Lavallette 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 160
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (732) 793-7722
- Area population (ZIP 08735)
- 3,435
- Area median age
- 62.8
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 08735; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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