Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Roland Rogers 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 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 61% 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: 578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roland Rogers Elementary School serves the northwest part of Absecon, NJ, covering an area of approximately 24 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 9 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roland Rogers Elementary School's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Meeting the Standard of Excellence
School Rankings
Roland Rogers 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 Roland Rogers Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1463 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
11%
Hispanic
28%
35%
Black
20%
14%
White
39%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roland Rogers Elementary School's ranking?
Roland Rogers Elementary School is ranked #1463 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Roland Rogers Elementary School often compared to?
Roland Rogers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reeds Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Roland Rogers Elementary School?
578 students attend Roland Rogers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Roland Rogers Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roland Rogers Elementary School?
Roland Rogers Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roland Rogers Elementary School offer ?
Roland Rogers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roland Rogers Elementary School part of?
Roland Rogers Elementary School is part of Galloway Township Public School District.
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