Serving 719 students in grades 2-5, Warren E. Sooy Jr. 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 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School's student population of 719 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Warren E. Sooy Jr. 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 Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#1099 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
33%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
64%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School is ranked #1099 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hammonton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School?
719 students attend Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School?
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School part of?
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School is part of Hammonton School District.
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