Below Average
#2132 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
School · Barnegat Township School District · Barnegat, NJ
A Barnegat Township School District school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
128 BARNEGAT BLVD, Barnegat, NJ 08005
- Math 41% proficient (2019)
- Reading 46% proficient (2019)
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 7 points since 2016, reaching 44% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Acres Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–2 | 2.1 mi | 723 | Compare → |
| Oxycocus Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK | 3.3 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Waretown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–2 | 3.6 mi | 314 | 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.
Barnegat Township School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary is listed in Barnegat Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary is a public school in Barnegat, NJ, part of Barnegat Township School District, serving approximately 333 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,132 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
What grades does Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary serve?
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary?
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary rank in NJ?
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary ranks #2,132 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary 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.
What are the test scores at Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary a charter school?
No, Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary?
26.7% of students at Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.9%
- Phone
- (609) 698-5826
- 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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