Samuel R. Donald Elementary School

29 Captolene Avenue
Bloomingdale, NJ 07403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 169 students in grades 2-4, Samuel R. Donald 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-4
  • Enrollment: 169 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Samuel R. Donald Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Samuel R. Donald Elementary School's student population of 169 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
169 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Samuel R. Donald 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 Samuel R. Donald 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#1787 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
26%
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30-34%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
34%
32%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
60%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Samuel R. Donald Elementary School's ranking?
Samuel R. Donald Elementary School is ranked #1787 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Samuel R. Donald Elementary School?
169 students attend Samuel R. Donald Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Samuel R. Donald Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel R. Donald Elementary School?
Samuel R. Donald Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Samuel R. Donald Elementary School offer ?
Samuel R. Donald Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Samuel R. Donald Elementary School part of?
Samuel R. Donald Elementary School is part of Bloomingdale School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-4
  • Enrollment: 169 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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