Valley Park Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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-1
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Attendance Zone: Valley Park Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Pennsville, NJ, encompassing approximately 24.6 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 4.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Park Elementary School's student population of 365 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Valley Park Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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)18.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Valley Park Elementary School?
365 students attend Valley Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Valley Park Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Park Elementary School?
Valley Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Valley Park Elementary School offer ?
Valley Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Park Elementary School part of?
Valley Park Elementary School is part of Pennsville School District.
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