Serving 127 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School's student population of 127 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clyde S. Jennings 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 Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#1127 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
15%
33%
Black
4%
15%
White
75%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School's ranking?
Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School is ranked #1127 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School often compared to?
Clyde S. Jennings Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Sciver Elementary School, Haviland Avenue School, Stoy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School?
127 students attend Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School?
Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School offer ?
Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School part of?
Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School is part of Haddon Township School District.
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