Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Yardville Heights 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yardville Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Yardville Heights Elementary School's student population of 261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yardville Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yardville Heights Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1673 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
40%
32%
Black
15%
15%
White
40%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yardville Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Yardville Heights Elementary School is ranked #1673 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Yardville Heights Elementary School?
261 students attend Yardville Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Yardville Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yardville Heights Elementary School?
Yardville Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Yardville Heights Elementary School offer ?
Yardville Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Yardville Heights Elementary School part of?
Yardville Heights Elementary School is part of Hamilton Township Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Yardville Heights Elementary School located?
Yardville Heights Elementary School is located in the Yardville Groveville neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 2 other public schools located in Yardville Groveville.
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