Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mansfield Township 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 is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mansfield Township Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Port Murray, NJ, encompassing approximately 29.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mansfield Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mansfield Township Elementary School's student population of 570 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mansfield Township 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 Mansfield Township Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1374 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
36%
35%
Black
5%
14%
White
53%
37%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mansfield Township Elementary School's ranking?
Mansfield Township Elementary School is ranked #1374 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mansfield Township Elementary School often compared to?
Mansfield Township Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Township Consolidated School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mansfield Township Elementary School?
570 students attend Mansfield Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mansfield Township Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mansfield Township Elementary School?
Mansfield Township Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mansfield Township Elementary School offer ?
Mansfield Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mansfield Township Elementary School part of?
Mansfield Township Elementary School is part of Mansfield Township Elementary School District.
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