West Cape May Elementary School

301 Moore Street
Cape May, NJ 08204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
West Cape May Elementary School serves 79 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
West Cape May Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in NJ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Cape May Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

West Cape May Elementary School's student population of 79 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
79 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

West Cape May Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of West Cape May Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#325 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
10%
31%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
88%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Cape May Elementary School's ranking?
West Cape May Elementary School is ranked #325 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are West Cape May Elementary School often compared to?
West Cape May Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cape May City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend West Cape May Elementary School?
79 students attend West Cape May Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of West Cape May Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Cape May Elementary School?
West Cape May Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Cape May Elementary School offer ?
West Cape May Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is West Cape May Elementary School part of?
West Cape May Elementary School is part of West Cape May School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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