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#1147 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 47% in state
National Park School
Elementary School · National Park Boro School District · National Park, NJ
An elementary school in National Park, NJ where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
516 LAKEHURST AVE, National Park, NJ 08063
- Math 37% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at National Park School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where National Park School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
$81,654
Median home value
$207,100
Median rent
$1,380/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bank Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–2 | 0.8 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Oakview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–2 | 1.6 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Walnut Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| West End Memorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 442 | 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.
National Park Boro School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
National Park School is listed in National Park Boro School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About National Park School
National Park School is a public elementary school in National Park, NJ, part of National Park Boro School District, serving approximately 287 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,147 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about National Park School
What grades does National Park School serve?
National Park School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend National Park School?
National Park School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at National Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at National Park School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does National Park School rank in NJ?
National Park School ranks #1,147 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is National Park School's MySchoolScout rating?
National Park School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 National Park School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, National Park School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is National Park School a charter school?
No, National Park School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is National Park School a Title I school?
No, National Park School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for National Park School?
51.6% of students at National Park 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gloucester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (856) 845-6876
- Area population (ZIP 08063)
- 3,056
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 08063; 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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