Claremont Avenue Elementary School

Claremont Avenue
Colonia, NJ 07067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Claremont Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Claremont Avenue Elementary School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Claremont Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Claremont Avenue Elementary School is 0.71, 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)
#787 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
50-54%
36%
50-54%
49%
30-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
28%
10%
Hispanic
20%
34%
Black
8%
15%
White
41%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Claremont Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Claremont Avenue Elementary School is ranked #787 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Claremont Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Claremont Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lynn Crest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Claremont Avenue Elementary School?
311 students attend Claremont Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Claremont Avenue Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Claremont Avenue Elementary School?
Claremont Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Claremont Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Claremont Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Claremont Avenue Elementary School part of?
Claremont Avenue Elementary School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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