E Raymond Appleby Elementary School

23 Vliet Street
Spotswood, NJ 08884
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 334 students in grades 2-5, E Raymond Appleby Elementary School ranks in the top 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 46% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

E Raymond Appleby Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

E Raymond Appleby Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
334 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

E Raymond Appleby Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E Raymond Appleby Elementary School is 0.55, 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)
#996 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
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46%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of E Raymond Appleby 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.
47%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of E Raymond Appleby 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.
20-24%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of E Raymond Appleby 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
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
25%
33%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
62%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is E Raymond Appleby Elementary School's ranking?
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School is ranked #996 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend E Raymond Appleby Elementary School?
334 students attend E Raymond Appleby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of E Raymond Appleby Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E Raymond Appleby Elementary School?
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does E Raymond Appleby Elementary School offer ?
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is E Raymond Appleby Elementary School part of?
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School is part of Spotswood Public School District.

School Reviews

5   11/20/2014
Good attention to detail and student safety /security is above average I probably would've had a better chance at getting into Fort Knox's than into E.R appleby elementary school in Spotswood NJ.
- Posted by Parent - alana

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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