Cape May City Elementary School

921 Lafayette St
Cape May, NJ 08204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cape May City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cape May City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Cape May City Elementary School's student population of 168 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
168 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Cape May City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cape May City Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1384 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
26%
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40-49%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cape May City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
24%
32%
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Black
9%
15%
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White
64%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Cape May City Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cape May City Elementary School's ranking?
Cape May City Elementary School is ranked #1384 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Cape May City Elementary School often compared to?
Cape May City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Cape May Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cape May City Elementary School?
168 students attend Cape May City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Cape May City Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cape May City Elementary School?
Cape May City Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cape May City Elementary School offer ?
Cape May City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cape May City Elementary School part of?
Cape May City Elementary School is part of Cape May City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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