Sewell Elementary School

40 Mcanally Dr
Sewell, NJ 08080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Sewell Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 60-69%
  • : 70-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sewell Elementary School's student population of 313 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
313 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sewell Elementary School is 0.40, 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
This School
State Level (NJ)
(17-18)
60-69%
42%
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(17-18)
70-79%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sewell 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 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
13%
32%
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Black
6%
15%
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White
76%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
This chart display the diversity score of Sewell 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
6%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sewell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sewell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sewell Elementary School often compared to?
Sewell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbury Heights Elementary School, Holly Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sewell Elementary School?
313 students attend Sewell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sewell Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sewell Elementary School?
Sewell Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sewell Elementary School offer ?
Sewell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Sewell Elementary School part of?
Sewell Elementary School is part of Mantua Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 60-69%
  • : 70-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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