Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Sewell 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sewell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sewell Elementary School's student population of 290 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sewell Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-79%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
77%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
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 schools are Sewell Elementary School often compared to?
Sewell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbury Heights Elementary School, Holly Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sewell Elementary School?
290 students attend Sewell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sewell Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sewell Elementary School?
Sewell Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sewell Elementary School offer ?
Sewell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Sewell Elementary School part of?
Sewell Elementary School is part of Mantua Township School District.
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