David C. Douglass Memorial School serves 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower 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: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
David C. Douglass Memorial School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of David C. Douglass Memorial 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
17%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
75%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are David C. Douglass Memorial School often compared to?
David C. Douglass Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dennis Township Primary School, Middle Township Elementary #1 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend David C. Douglass Memorial School?
301 students attend David C. Douglass Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of David C. Douglass Memorial School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David C. Douglass Memorial School?
David C. Douglass Memorial School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does David C. Douglass Memorial School offer ?
David C. Douglass Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is David C. Douglass Memorial School part of?
David C. Douglass Memorial School is part of Lower Township Elementary School District.
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