Valley Park Elementary School serves 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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-1
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Park Elementary School's student population of 362 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Valley Park Elementary School is 0.50, 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)
(09-10)75-79%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
18%
33%
Black
6%
15%
White
68%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Valley Park Elementary School?
362 students attend Valley Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Valley Park Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Park Elementary School?
Valley Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Valley Park Elementary School offer ?
Valley Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Valley Park Elementary School part of?
Valley Park Elementary School is part of Pennsville School District.
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