Lakewood Township School District

200 Ramsey Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lakewood Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,025 students in Lakewood Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Lakewood Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
5,025 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
508 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Lakewood Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#532 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Lakewood Township   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
17%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lakewood Township   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lakewood Township   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
83%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Lakewood Township   School District and public school graduation rate of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
4,409 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
88%
32%
# Black Students
284 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
6%
15%
# White Students
278 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
6%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
235
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
310
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
284
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
303
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
292
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
298
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
301
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
297
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
363
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
318
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
382
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
357
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
333
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
272
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
680
55,408

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $66,294 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $61,293 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$333 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of Lakewood Township   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$308 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of Lakewood Township   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$66,294
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Lakewood Township   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$61,293
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in Lakewood Township   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lakewood Township School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clifton Ave Grade School
Math: 24% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Clifton Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3650
Grades: 2-5
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Lakewood High School
Math: 14% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
855 Somerset Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,458 students
Rank: #33.
Lakewood Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Somerset Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,126 students
Rank: #44.
Ella G Clarke Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Manetta Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3620
Grades: 2-5
| 375 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Street Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Oak Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3670
Grades: 2-5
| 633 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Linden Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3626
Grades: PK-K
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
1141 E County Line Road
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3566
Grades: PK-1
| 415 students
Rank: n/an/a
90 Spruce Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3660
Grades: PK-1
| 384 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lakewood Township School District?
Lakewood Township School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,025 students.
What is the rank of Lakewood Township School District?
Lakewood Township School District is ranked #534 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood Township School District?
88% of Lakewood Township School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakewood Township School District?
Lakewood Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Lakewood Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $61,293 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,025 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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