Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ventnor 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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-4
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ventnor Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Ventnor City, NJ, encompassing approximately 3.5 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ventnor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Ventnor Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ventnor 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 Ventnor Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#932 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-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 Ventnor Elementary School's ranking?
Ventnor Elementary School is ranked #932 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ventnor Elementary School?
318 students attend Ventnor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ventnor Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ventnor Elementary School?
Ventnor Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ventnor Elementary School offer ?
Ventnor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ventnor Elementary School part of?
Ventnor Elementary School is part of Ventnor City School District.
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