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#1770 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Loudenslager Elementary School
Elementary School · Paulsboro School District · Paulsboro, NJ
A Paulsboro School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 BAIRD AVE, Paulsboro, NJ 08066
- Math 15% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Loudenslager Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (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
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Loudenslager Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,178/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paulsboro), 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
$62,412
Median home value
$166,600
Median rent
$1,092/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08066; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Guardian AngelsPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Samuel Mickle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 3–6 | 2.7 mi | 715 | Compare → |
| Green-fields Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–4 | 3.8 mi | 522 | 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.
Paulsboro School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $28,070NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Loudenslager Elementary School is listed in Paulsboro School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loudenslager Elementary School
Loudenslager Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paulsboro, NJ, part of Paulsboro School District, serving approximately 351 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,770 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Loudenslager Elementary School
What grades does Loudenslager Elementary School serve?
Loudenslager Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Loudenslager Elementary School?
Loudenslager Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loudenslager Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loudenslager Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Loudenslager Elementary School rank in NJ?
Loudenslager Elementary School ranks #1,770 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Loudenslager Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Loudenslager Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Loudenslager Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loudenslager Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Loudenslager Elementary School a charter school?
No, Loudenslager Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Loudenslager Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Loudenslager Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loudenslager Elementary School?
68.4% of students at Loudenslager 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gloucester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (856) 423-2228
- Area population (ZIP 08066)
- 7,412
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 08066; 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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