Below Average
#2058 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Waretown Elementary School
Elementary School · Ocean Township School District · Waretown, NJ
An Ocean Township School District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
64 RAILROAD AVENUE, Waretown, NJ 08758
- Math 45% proficient (2019)
- Reading 35% proficient (2019)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waretown Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waretown Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$103,877
Median home value
$455,900
Median rent
$1,239/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
87.6%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08758; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil S. Collins ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–2 | 2.9 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| Lillian M. Dunfee ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK | 3.6 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Forked River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 1–5 | 3.7 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| The Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.9 mi | 5 | 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.
Ocean Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waretown Elementary School is listed in Ocean Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waretown Elementary School
Waretown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waretown, NJ, part of Ocean Township School District, serving approximately 314 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,058 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waretown Elementary School
What grades does Waretown Elementary School serve?
Waretown Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Waretown Elementary School?
Waretown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waretown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waretown Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waretown Elementary School rank in NJ?
Waretown Elementary School ranks #2,058 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Waretown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waretown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Waretown Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waretown Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Waretown Elementary School a charter school?
No, Waretown Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waretown Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Waretown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waretown Elementary School?
35.4% of students at Waretown 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
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (609) 693-3131
- Area population (ZIP 08758)
- 8,010
- Area average commute
- 40.2 min
- Area median age
- 50.5
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 08758; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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