Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lynn Crest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lynn Crest Elementary School serves the northwest part of Colonia, NJ, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the school and a maximum distance of 1.3 miles to the farthest edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lynn Crest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lynn Crest Elementary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Lynn Crest Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynn Crest Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#428 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
25%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Lynn Crest Elementary School's ranking?
Lynn Crest Elementary School is ranked #428 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lynn Crest Elementary School often compared to?
Lynn Crest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claremont Avenue Elementary School, Kennedy Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lynn Crest Elementary School?
300 students attend Lynn Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lynn Crest Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lynn Crest Elementary School?
Lynn Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lynn Crest Elementary School offer ?
Lynn Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lynn Crest Elementary School part of?
Lynn Crest Elementary School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.
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