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Olivet Elementary School

Elementary School · Pittsgrove Township School District · Pittsgrove, NJ

A Pittsgrove Township School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

235 SHEEP PEN ROAD, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318

  • Math 38% vs NJ 48% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs NJ 49% (2025)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.2% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-9.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$23,399
Chronic Absenteeism18.2%

Students at Olivet Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
48%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
49%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Olivet Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,551

Median home value

$271,300

Median rent

$1,173/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

84.6%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08318; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Charles F. Seabrook SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–24.6 mi432Compare →
Elizabeth F. Moore SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.43–54.6 mi274Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pittsgrove Township School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$23,399NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Olivet Elementary School is listed in Pittsgrove Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Olivet Elementary School

Olivet Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pittsgrove, NJ, part of Pittsgrove Township School District, serving approximately 351 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,568 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Olivet Elementary School

What grades does Olivet Elementary School serve?

Olivet Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.

How many students attend Olivet Elementary School?

Olivet Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Olivet Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Olivet Elementary School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Olivet Elementary School rank in NJ?

Olivet Elementary School ranks #1,568 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Olivet Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Olivet Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Olivet Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Olivet Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Olivet Elementary School a charter school?

No, Olivet Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Olivet Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Olivet Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olivet Elementary School?

25.6% of students at Olivet 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
2nd – 4th
Enrollment
351
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Salem County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.2%
Area population (ZIP 08318)
12,149
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
41.2
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 08318; 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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