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Lindenwold School Five
Elementary School · Lindenwold Public School District · Lindenwold, NJ
An elementary school in Lindenwold, NJ serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
550 Chews Landing Rd., Lindenwold, NJ 08021
- Math 23% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lindenwold School Five score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 24% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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
78.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lindenwold School Five sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,529/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lindenwold), 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
$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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Springs SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Clementon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| John Paul II Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 219 | 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.
Lindenwold Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lindenwold School Five is listed in Lindenwold Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lindenwold School Five
Lindenwold School Five is a public elementary school in Lindenwold, NJ, part of Lindenwold Public School District, serving approximately 599 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,350 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lindenwold School Five
What grades does Lindenwold School Five serve?
Lindenwold School Five serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Lindenwold School Five?
Lindenwold School Five has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindenwold School Five?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindenwold School Five is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lindenwold School Five rank in NJ?
Lindenwold School Five ranks #2,350 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lindenwold School Five's MySchoolScout rating?
Lindenwold School Five has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Lindenwold School Five?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lindenwold School Five has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lindenwold School Five a charter school?
No, Lindenwold School Five is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lindenwold School Five a Title I school?
No, Lindenwold School Five is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lindenwold School Five?
78.3% of students at Lindenwold School Five 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 599
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (856) 784-4063
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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