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Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · The Lower Alloways Creek School District · Salem, NJ
An elementary school in Salem, NJ where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
967 MAIN ST CANTON, Salem, NJ 08079
- Math 35% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,375
Median home value
$180,300
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Stow Creek Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | 3.7 mi | 136 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Lower Alloways Creek School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,271NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School is listed in The Lower Alloways Creek School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Salem, NJ, part of The Lower Alloways Creek School District, serving approximately 173 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,321 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
What grades does Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School serve?
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School?
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School rank in NJ?
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School ranks #2,321 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School?
29.5% of students at Lower Alloways Creek 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
- 173
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Salem County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (856) 935-2707
- Area population (ZIP 08079)
- 10,696
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 08079; 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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