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#2370 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Roebling Elementary School
Elementary School · Florence Township School District · Roebling, NJ
A Florence Township School District elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1330 HORNBERGER AVE, Roebling, NJ 08554
- Math 17% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roebling Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 20% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Roebling Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,458
Median home value
$186,400
Median rent
$1,835/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08554; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank Charter School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–3 | 0.2 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Life Center AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| St Michael the ArchangelPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| B. Bernice Young Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–1 | 3.2 mi | 625 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Florence Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,048NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roebling Elementary School is listed in Florence Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roebling Elementary School
Roebling Elementary School is a public elementary school in Roebling, NJ, part of Florence Township School District, serving approximately 347 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,370 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roebling Elementary School
What grades does Roebling Elementary School serve?
Roebling Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Roebling Elementary School?
Roebling Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roebling Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roebling Elementary School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roebling Elementary School rank in NJ?
Roebling Elementary School ranks #2,370 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Roebling Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roebling Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Roebling Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roebling Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Roebling Elementary School a charter school?
No, Roebling Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roebling Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Roebling Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roebling Elementary School?
46.1% of students at Roebling 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (609) 499-4640
- Area population (ZIP 08554)
- 3,661
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 08554; 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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