Cedar Creek Elementary School

220 Western Blvd
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 440 students in grades 1-5, Cedar Creek 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cedar Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Cedar Creek Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

Cedar Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Creek Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#622 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
55-59%
36%
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
7%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
85%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cedar Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Creek Elementary School is ranked #622 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Cedar Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lanoka Harbor Elementary School, Clara B. Worth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cedar Creek Elementary School?
440 students attend Cedar Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cedar Creek Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Creek Elementary School?
Cedar Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cedar Creek Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Creek Elementary School part of?
Cedar Creek Elementary School is part of Lacey Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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