Serving 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Lester D. Wilson 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 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Lester D. Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1720 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
5%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
86%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lester D. Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Lester D. Wilson Elementary School is ranked #1720 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lester D. Wilson Elementary School?
191 students attend Lester D. Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lester D. Wilson Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lester D. Wilson Elementary School?
Lester D. Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lester D. Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Lester D. Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lester D. Wilson Elementary School part of?
Lester D. Wilson Elementary School is part of Alexandria Township School District.
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