Summary:
The city of Wenonah, New Jersey is home to 3 elementary schools serving students from early childhood through 6th grade. Based on the data provided, Wenonah Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, consistently earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the district and state on academic measures. In contrast, Oak Valley Elementary School and Pine Acres Early Childhood Center have lower rankings and test scores, as well as higher chronic absenteeism rates.
Wenonah Elementary School's success is likely driven by its student demographics, with 87.35% of students identifying as white and only 3.01% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Oak Valley Elementary and Pine Acres Early Childhood Center serve more racially diverse student populations, with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students, as well as higher rates of economic disadvantage. The per-student spending at Wenonah Elementary ($14,142) is also significantly higher than the other two schools ($6,912 and $6,833), which may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes.
Overall, the data suggests that families in Wenonah have access to a high-performing elementary school option in Wenonah Elementary School, which is part of the Wenonah Boro School District. However, the other two schools in the Deptford Township Public School District face more challenges in terms of academic performance and student demographics, suggesting that families may have fewer high-quality options in those areas.
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