Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lynn Crest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lynn Crest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lynn Crest Elementary School's student population of 316 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lynn Crest Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynn Crest Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#539 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
10%
Hispanic
19%
33%
Black
7%
15%
White
41%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynn Crest Elementary School's ranking?
Lynn Crest Elementary School is ranked #539 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lynn Crest Elementary School often compared to?
Lynn Crest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claremont Avenue Elementary School, Kennedy Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lynn Crest Elementary School?
316 students attend Lynn Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lynn Crest Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lynn Crest Elementary School?
Lynn Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lynn Crest Elementary School offer ?
Lynn Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lynn Crest Elementary School part of?
Lynn Crest Elementary School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.
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