Serving 743 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Clayton J. Davenport 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 15-19% (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 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School's student population of 743 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
743 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clayton J. Davenport 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 Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1563 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
39%
32%
Black
13%
15%
White
26%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School's ranking?
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School is ranked #1563 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School often compared to?
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swift-slaybaugh Complex by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School?
743 students attend Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School?
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School offer ?
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School part of?
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School is part of Egg Harbor Township School District.
School Reviews
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I want to thank Shumyah for a very nice Veterans Day card which I received at the Applebee's today. I don't know whose class she is in but if someone can thank her for me, I would appreciate it. Thanks for thinking about all the veterans on this day
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