Lavallette Elementary School

105 Brooklyn Ave.
Lavallette, NJ 08735
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 141 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lavallette Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lavallette Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Lavallette Elementary School's student population of 141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
141 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Lavallette Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lavallette Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#985 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
26%
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45-49%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lavallette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
4%
32%
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Black
5%
15%
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White
87%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lavallette Elementary School's ranking?
Lavallette Elementary School is ranked #985 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lavallette Elementary School often compared to?
Lavallette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter Stillman School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lavallette Elementary School?
141 students attend Lavallette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lavallette Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lavallette Elementary School?
Lavallette Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lavallette Elementary School offer ?
Lavallette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lavallette Elementary School part of?
Lavallette Elementary School is part of Lavallette Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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