Serving 306 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 38%). 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 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Claremont Avenue Elementary School serves the northern part of Colonia, NJ, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone can generally expect a drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, which extends up to 1 mile at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Claremont Avenue Elementary School's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Claremont Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#808 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
26%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Claremont Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Claremont Avenue Elementary School is ranked #808 out of 2,184 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, Oak Ridge Heights 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 38% 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?
306 students attend Claremont Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Claremont Avenue Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 21% 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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