Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Slackwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Slackwood Elementary School serves the southern part of Lawrence Township, NJ, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being 4.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Slackwood Elementary School's student population of 251 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2020
School Motto
Together We Can
School Rankings
Slackwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Slackwood Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#967 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
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 Slackwood Elementary School's ranking?
Slackwood Elementary School is ranked #967 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Slackwood Elementary School often compared to?
Slackwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrenceville Elementary School, Ben Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Slackwood Elementary School?
251 students attend Slackwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Slackwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Slackwood Elementary School?
Slackwood Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Slackwood Elementary School offer ?
Slackwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Slackwood Elementary School part of?
Slackwood Elementary School is part of Lawrence Township Public School District.
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