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#1703 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Based on limited data
Nokomis School
Elementary School · Medford Lakes School District · Medford Lakes, NJ
A Medford Lakes School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
135 Mudjekeewis Trail, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nokomis School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average419/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Medford Lakes), 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
$158,487
Median home value
$456,000
Median rent
$1,502/mo
College educated
63.2%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Pines ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Taunton Forge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Chairville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Milton H. Allen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 405 | 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.
Medford Lakes School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,903NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nokomis School is listed in Medford Lakes School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nokomis School
Nokomis School is a public elementary school in Medford Lakes, NJ, part of Medford Lakes School District, serving approximately 162 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,703 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nokomis School
What grades does Nokomis School serve?
Nokomis School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Nokomis School?
Nokomis School has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nokomis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nokomis School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nokomis School rank in NJ?
Nokomis School ranks #1,703 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Nokomis School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nokomis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Nokomis School a charter school?
No, Nokomis School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nokomis School a Title I school?
No, Nokomis School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nokomis School?
1.9% of students at Nokomis 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 162
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (609) 654-0991
- Area population (ZIP 08055)
- 28,855
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 08055; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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