Serving 277 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- 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 277 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dennis Township Primary School is 0.12, 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
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
4%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
94%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 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?
277 students attend Dennis Township Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dennis Township Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% 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 12:1, which is higher than 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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