J. C. Stuart Elementary School (Closed 2023)

70 Sunset Road
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. C. Stuart Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(17-18)
20-24%
42%
(17-18)
30-34%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
12%
34%
Black
79%
14%
White
4%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend J. C. Stuart Elementary School?
408 students attend J. C. Stuart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of J. C. Stuart Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. C. Stuart Elementary School?
J. C. Stuart Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does J. C. Stuart Elementary School offer ?
J. C. Stuart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is J. C. Stuart Elementary School part of?
J. C. Stuart Elementary School is part of Willingboro Public School District.

Recent Articles

How Public Schools Support Students on Free / Reduced-Lunch Programs
How Public Schools Support Students on Free / Reduced-Lunch Programs
Explore how U.S. public schools support students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch through nutrition, academic, and wraparound services in 2025.
Hidden Costs of Public Schools: Fees, Supplies & Extras
Hidden Costs of Public Schools: Fees, Supplies & Extras
Explore the hidden costs in public schools—fees, supplies, extracurriculars—and how parents can plan for them in 2025.
Public School Funding 2025: What Families Should Know
Public School Funding 2025: What Families Should Know
Essential insights on public school funding in 2025—how it works, what’s changing, and what families should know to stay ahead.