Chews Elementary School

600 Chewslanding Somerdale Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chews 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 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Chews Elementary School's student population of 716 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
716 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Chews Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chews Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1383 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chews Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chews Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chews Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chews Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chews Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
16%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chews Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chews Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chews Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chews Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chews Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Chews Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chews Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chews Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chews Elementary School's ranking?
Chews Elementary School is ranked #1383 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Chews Elementary School often compared to?
Chews Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union Valley Elementary School, James W. Lilley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Chews Elementary School?
716 students attend Chews Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Chews Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chews Elementary School?
Chews Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chews Elementary School offer ?
Chews Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chews Elementary School part of?
Chews Elementary School is part of Gloucester Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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