David C. Douglass Memorial School

2600 Bayshore Rd
Villas, NJ 08251
(School attendance zone shown in map)
David C. Douglass Memorial School serves 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : David C. Douglass Memorial School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Villas, NJ, covering approximately 31.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 6.5 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

David C. Douglass Memorial School's student population of 275 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of David C. Douglass Memorial School is 0.45, 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)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
17%
35%
Black
9%
14%
White
72%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
(22-23)
20.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are David C. Douglass Memorial School often compared to?
David C. Douglass Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middle Township Elementary #1, Dennis Township Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend David C. Douglass Memorial School?
275 students attend David C. Douglass Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of David C. Douglass Memorial School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David C. Douglass Memorial School?
David C. Douglass Memorial School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does David C. Douglass Memorial School offer ?
David C. Douglass Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is David C. Douglass Memorial School part of?
David C. Douglass Memorial School is part of Lower Township Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : David C. Douglass Memorial School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Villas, NJ, covering approximately 31.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 6.5 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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