Below Average
#2181 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Taunton Elementary School
Elementary School · Howell Township Public School District · Howell, NJ
A Howell Township Public School District elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
41 TAUNTON DRIVE, Howell, NJ 07731
- Math 44% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Taunton Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 32 points since 2012, to 45% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 18 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Taunton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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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
$130,064
Median home value
$454,900
Median rent
$2,619/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land O'pines Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–2 | 1.5 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Montessori Enrichment CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.6 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Crawford-rodriguez Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 590 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Howell Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $25,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Taunton Elementary School is listed in Howell Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taunton Elementary School
Taunton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Howell, NJ, part of Howell Township Public School District, serving approximately 447 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,181 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taunton Elementary School
What grades does Taunton Elementary School serve?
Taunton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Taunton Elementary School?
Taunton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taunton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taunton Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taunton Elementary School rank in NJ?
Taunton Elementary School ranks #2,181 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Taunton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Taunton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Taunton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Taunton Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Taunton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Taunton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Taunton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Taunton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taunton Elementary School?
14.5% of students at Taunton 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (732) 751-2497
- Area population (ZIP 07731)
- 39,924
- Area average commute
- 32.8 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 07731; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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