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#1427 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Lucy N. Holman Elementary School
Elementary School · Jackson Township School District · Jackson, NJ
A Jackson Township School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
125 Manhattan Street, Jackson, NJ 08527
- Math 29% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lucy N. Holman Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lucy N. Holman Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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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
$109,059
Median home value
$460,600
Median rent
$1,693/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08527; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 3–12 | 1.2 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva Stolin KarlinPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Crawford-rodriguez Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 590 | 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.
Jackson Township School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $25,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lucy N. Holman Elementary School is listed in Jackson Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lucy N. Holman Elementary School
Lucy N. Holman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, NJ, part of Jackson Township School District, serving approximately 534 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,427 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lucy N. Holman Elementary School
What grades does Lucy N. Holman Elementary School serve?
Lucy N. Holman Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lucy N. Holman Elementary School?
Lucy N. Holman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucy N. Holman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucy N. Holman Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lucy N. Holman Elementary School rank in NJ?
Lucy N. Holman Elementary School ranks #1,427 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lucy N. Holman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lucy N. Holman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Lucy N. Holman Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lucy N. Holman Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lucy N. Holman Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lucy N. Holman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lucy N. Holman Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lucy N. Holman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lucy N. Holman Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Lucy N. Holman 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (732) 833-4620
- Area population (ZIP 08527)
- 58,366
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 08527; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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