Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Waretown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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-2
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waretown Elementary School's student population of 285 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Waretown Elementary School is 0.37, 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)
(18-19)40-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
14%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
78%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Waretown Elementary School often compared to?
Waretown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Gate Elementary School, Ocean Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Waretown Elementary School?
285 students attend Waretown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Waretown Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waretown Elementary School?
Waretown Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waretown Elementary School offer ?
Waretown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Waretown Elementary School part of?
Waretown Elementary School is part of Ocean Township School District.
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