Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Dennis Township Primary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dennis Township Primary School's student population of 242 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dennis Township Primary School is 0.19, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
7%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
90%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dennis Township Primary School often compared to?
Dennis Township Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middle Township Elementary #1, David C. Douglass Memorial School, Stone Harbor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dennis Township Primary School?
242 students attend Dennis Township Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dennis Township Primary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dennis Township Primary School?
Dennis Township Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dennis Township Primary School offer ?
Dennis Township Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dennis Township Primary School part of?
Dennis Township Primary School is part of Dennis Township School District.
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