Skip to main content

Average

#1357 of 2,466 schools in NJ

William P Tatem Elementary School

Elementary School · Collingswood Public School District

265 LINCOLN AVENUE, Collingswood, NJ 08108

Enrollment

258

Student-Teacher

13.6:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,357 of 2,466

In Collingswood

#3 of 8

public schools

In district

#4 of 9

Collingswood Public School District

Equity

8.1 / 10

Excellent

School shortlistprofile + nearby

Shortlisting around William P Tatem Elementary School?

Use this profile as one decision point, then compare nearby options, source confidence, and commute fit before picking a neighborhood around it.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

William P Tatem Elementary School

6.2/10

Elementary School in Collingswood · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Collingswood Pre Sch Penguins Childhood Center

5.3/10

0.5 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Zane North Elementary School

8.2/10

0.5 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About William P Tatem Elementary School

William P Tatem Elementary School is a public elementary school in Collingswood, NJ, part of Collingswood Public School District. William P Tatem Elementary School serves approximately 258 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. William P Tatem Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,357 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for William P Tatem Elementary School show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • District avg 6.3
  • NJ avg 6.5

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency60.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+12.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.4 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,191
Chronic Absenteeism7.8%

William P Tatem Elementary School — Students at William P Tatem Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

15.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 63.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 66.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
49.9% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
97.5%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
56.9%
ELA
70.3%
2025
Math
60.7%
ELA
66.3%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.6/10.

How William P Tatem Elementary School Compares

See how William P Tatem Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
45th percentile in NJ
Academic
7.9/10
Very Good
Growth
5.6/10
Average
Environment
5.1/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
15%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
19 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
7.8%

Location

265 LINCOLN AVENUE, Collingswood, NJ 08108

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering William P Tatem Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (ST (rated 8.9/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Pennsauken), which scores notably higher. Another option is Zane North Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Thomas A. Edison Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Westmont), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Collingswood, see our Collingswood schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Collingswood Pre Sch Penguins Childhood Center Collingswood 0.5 mi 5.3
Zane North Elementary School Collingswood 0.5 mi 8.2
James A. Garfield Elementary School Collingswood 0.5 mi 5.1
Collingswood Middle School Collingswood 0.7 mi 7.9
Strawbridge Elementary School Westmont 0.7 mi 6.1
Collingswood High School Collingswood 0.8 mi 5.8
Mark Newbie Elementary School Collingswood 0.8 mi 4.8
Haddon Township High School Westmont 1.2 mi 4.9
Stoy Elementary School Haddonfield 1.1 mi 3.8
Camden County Technical School-Pennsauken Pennsauken 1.3 mi 6.8
Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School Oaklyn 1.4 mi 5.9
PAUL VI HIGH SCHOOL Haddonfield 1.4 mi 4.0
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School Westmont 1.2 mi 8.0
G.H. Carson Elementary School Pennsauken 1.5 mi 5.4
A.E. Burling High School Pennsauken 1.4 mi
Van Sciver Elementary School Haddonfield 1.5 mi 7.0
JDT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Pennsauken 1.4 mi
William G. Rohrer Middle School Westmont 1.5 mi 8.1
Thomas Sharp Elementary School West Collingswood 1.3 mi 7.3
Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (ST Pennsauken 1.6 mi 8.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08108 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$107,764

Median Home Value

$358,100

Median Rent

$1,680/mo

Population

18,730

College Educated

58%

Homeownership

63.9%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Median Age

39.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Bee Meadow School Whippany, NJ 6.2
Beverly City School District Beverly, NJ 6.2
CLIFTON CHEDER, INC. Clifton, NJ 6.2
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School Jersey City, NJ 6.2
EASTERN CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Midland Park, NJ 6.2
HOLY CROSS ACADEMY Rumson, NJ 6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about William P Tatem Elementary School

What grades does William P Tatem Elementary School serve?

William P Tatem Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend William P Tatem Elementary School?

William P Tatem Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William P Tatem Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at William P Tatem Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does William P Tatem Elementary School rank in NJ?

William P Tatem Elementary School ranks #1,357 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is William P Tatem Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

William P Tatem Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 William P Tatem Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William P Tatem Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is William P Tatem Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is William P Tatem Elementary School a Title I school?

No, William P Tatem Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William P Tatem Elementary School?

15.1% of students at William P Tatem 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.

11 schools nearby View map →

Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
86 Very Walkable
Bike Score
63 Bikeable

Powered by Walk Score

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
258
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Camden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.8%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.