Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Smithville 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 38% (which is lower than 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Smithville Elementary School serves the eastern part of Absecon, NJ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 18.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smithville Elementary School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Smithville 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 Smithville Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1409 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
11%
Hispanic
24%
35%
Black
19%
14%
White
45%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
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 Smithville Elementary School's ranking?
Smithville Elementary School is ranked #1409 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Smithville Elementary School often compared to?
Smithville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arthur Rann Elementary School, Reeds Road Elementary 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 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Smithville Elementary School?
572 students attend Smithville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Smithville Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Smithville Elementary School?
Smithville Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Smithville Elementary School offer ?
Smithville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Smithville Elementary School part of?
Smithville Elementary School is part of Galloway Township Public School District.
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