Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lopatcong Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lopatcong Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Phillipsburg, NJ, encompassing approximately 7.4 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lopatcong Elementary School's student population of 389 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lopatcong Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lopatcong Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1173 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lopatcong Elementary School's ranking?
Lopatcong Elementary School is ranked #1173 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lopatcong Elementary School?
389 students attend Lopatcong Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lopatcong Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lopatcong Elementary School?
Lopatcong Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lopatcong Elementary School offer ?
Lopatcong Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lopatcong Elementary School part of?
Lopatcong Elementary School is part of Lopatcong Township School District.
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