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#1578 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Wantage Elementary School
Elementary School · Sussex-wantage Regional School District · Wantage, NJ
A Sussex-wantage Regional School District elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
815 ROUTE 23, Wantage, NJ 07461
- Math 35% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wantage Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wantage Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,441
Median home value
$338,500
Median rent
$1,456/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sussex-wantage Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $28,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wantage Elementary School is listed in Sussex-Wantage Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wantage Elementary School
Wantage Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wantage, NJ, part of Sussex-wantage Regional School District, serving approximately 354 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,578 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wantage Elementary School
What grades does Wantage Elementary School serve?
Wantage Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Wantage Elementary School?
Wantage Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wantage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wantage Elementary School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wantage Elementary School rank in NJ?
Wantage Elementary School ranks #1,578 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Wantage Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wantage 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 Wantage Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wantage Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wantage Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wantage Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wantage Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wantage Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wantage Elementary School?
27.4% of students at Wantage 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (973) 875-4589
- Area population (ZIP 07461)
- 18,575
- Area average commute
- 36.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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.
- 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 07461; 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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