Sewell Elementary School
Sewell Elementary School serves 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sewell Elementary School's student population of 282 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sewell Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-79%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
6%
15%
White
77%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sewell Elementary School?
282 students attend Sewell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sewell Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sewell Elementary School?
Sewell Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sewell Elementary School offer ?
Sewell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Sewell Elementary School part of?
Sewell Elementary School is part of Mantua Township School District.
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