National Park School

516 Lakehurst Ave
National Park, NJ 08063
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, National Park 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : National Park School's attendance zone covers the entire district in National Park, NJ, encompassing approximately 1.4 square miles, with most areas located within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 0.6 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest boundary of the zone extends to 1.1 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

National Park School's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

National Park 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 National Park School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1689 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

25-29%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

25-29%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Hispanic
17%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data

Black
7%
14%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 34-year historical data

White
66%
37%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
34%
0.53

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

(22-23)
13.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is National Park School's ranking?
National Park School is ranked #1689 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are National Park School often compared to?
National Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbury Heights Elementary School, Sewell Elementary 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 38% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend National Park School?
289 students attend National Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of National Park School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of National Park School?
National Park School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does National Park School offer ?
National Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is National Park School part of?
National Park School is part of National Park Boro School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : National Park School's attendance zone covers the entire district in National Park, NJ, encompassing approximately 1.4 square miles, with most areas located within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 0.6 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest boundary of the zone extends to 1.1 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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