J Harold Van Zant

Summary:

J Harold Van Zant is an elementary school in Marlton, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Evesham Township School District.

While J Harold Van Zant has a higher percentage of white students (72.22%) compared to nearby schools like Robert B Jaggard (60.14%), Frances DeMasi (63.47%), and Helen L Beeler (61.27%), its test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.3% in 2020-2021 to 10.0% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the surrounding schools.

Interestingly, J Harold Van Zant has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (9.97%), suggesting it serves a more affluent student population compared to its neighbors. However, the school's performance on state assessments has been inconsistent, and its performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, indicating the need to address the needs of specific groups to ensure more equitable outcomes. When compared to nearby schools, J Harold Van Zant's performance is generally lower, particularly in mathematics and science, which may present an opportunity for collaboration to share best practices and strategies for improvement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 270 Conestoga Drive
       Marlton, NJ  08053


(856) 988-0687

District: Evesham Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
635th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,694 Help


Students who attend J Harold Van Zant usually attend:

Middle:    Frances DeMasi Middle School
High:    Cherokee High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  612

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.2%
Asian:
8.2%
African American:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10% Help


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Compare Details J Harold Van Zant ranks better than 52.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Evesham Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details J Harold Van Zant has the largest elementary school student body size in the Evesham Township School District. Racial makeup is: White (72.2%), Asian (8.2%), African American (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J Harold Van Zant is 16.1. 4 elementary schools in the Evesham Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare J Harold Van Zant employs 38 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J Harold Van Zant is $8,694. 3 elementary schools in the Evesham Township School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

J Harold Van Zant:

SchoolDigger ranks J Harold Van Zant 635th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See J Harold Van Zant in the ranking list.)

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Evesham Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Evesham Township School District 290th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J Harold Van Zant

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Rank History for all students at J Harold Van Zant

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.91 114th 1204 90.5%
2004 77.92 243rd 1298 81.3%
2005 74.56 343rd 1303 73.7%
2006 77.17 270th 1314 79.5%
2007 68.52 509th 1329 61.7%
2008 76.21 293rd 1338 78.1%
2009 73.17 394th 1346 70.7%
2010 74.72 346th 1354 74.4%
2011 59.19 702nd 1360 48.4%
2012 72.35 435th 1363 68.1%
2013 70.90 473rd 1367 65.4%
2014 68.97 500th 1363 63.3%
2015 63.82 511th 1357 62.3%
2016 68.64 458th 1346 66.0%
2017 58.23 604th 1352 55.3%
2018 50.02 711th 1353 47.5%
2019 41.54 842nd 1360 38.1%
2021 65.81 402nd 1317 69.5%
2022 53.97 620th 1345 53.9%
2023 52.34 635th 1342 52.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at J Harold Van Zant

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.17 385th 1001 61.5%
2019 46.63 473rd 1007 53.0%
2021 61.11 241st 868 72.2%
2022 51.82 375th 949 60.5%
2023 46.25 429th 958 55.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J Harold Van Zant

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.36 457th 942 51.5%
2019 52.55 388th 948 59.1%
2022 50.26 371st 863 57.0%
2023 37.26 556th 910 38.9%
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Rank History for Female students at J Harold Van Zant

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.30 668th 1333 49.9%
2019 47.09 748th 1331 43.8%
2021 59.21 470th 1290 63.6%
2022 48.31 673rd 1326 49.2%
2023 52.23 609th 1318 53.8%
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Rank History for Male students at J Harold Van Zant

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.13 709th 1334 46.9%
2019 37.61 859th 1335 35.7%
2021 70.26 333rd 1297 74.3%
2022 58.85 536th 1324 59.5%
2023 53.02 609th 1315 53.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at J Harold Van Zant

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.73 262nd 339 22.7%
2022 39.80 226th 348 35.1%
2023 31.85 253rd 346 26.9%
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Rank History for African American students at J Harold Van Zant

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.13 302nd 463 34.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at J Harold Van Zant

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.33 256th 953 73.1%
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Rank History for White students at J Harold Van Zant

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.07 789th 1022 22.8%
2019 22.08 844th 1023 17.5%
2021 54.20 404th 964 58.1%
2022 38.77 621st 976 36.4%
2023 40.47 597th 975 38.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for J Harold Van Zant

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 433 25 37 7 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1989 466 26 38 10 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1990 510 24 43 4 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1991 497 24 37 3 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1992 539 29 40 1 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1993 558 32 40 5 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1994 463 40 30 3 1 n/a n/a 0 537
1995 541 30 25 4 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1996 541 30 25 4 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1998 576 24 33 4 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1999 582 26 30 11 0 n/a n/a 0 649
2000 591 22 26 6 2 n/a n/a 0 647
2001 487 20 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2002 479 23 28 5 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2003 479 23 28 5 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2004 482 20 30 7 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2005 462 25 33 3 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2006 433 23 25 8 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2007 403 19 29 11 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2008 382 15 28 2 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2009 362 21 25 9 3 1 0 0 421
2010 373 19 22 8 2 1 0 0 425
2011 348 20 22 2 2 0 5 0 399
2012 345 21 29 20 2 0 3 0 420
2013 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 408 408
2014 317 26 26 18 1 0 1 0 389
2015 313 31 27 3 1 0 0 0 375
2016 291 21 31 4 4 1 0 0 352
2017 294 26 30 9 4 3 6 0 372
2018 405 30 40 21 5 3 15 0 519
2019 400 31 42 20 3 2 15 0 513
2020 411 34 36 24 3 2 19 0 529
2021 395 34 38 32 2 2 20 0 523
2022 423 33 44 42 1 1 29 0 573
2023 442 45 50 38 2 0 35 0 612

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at J Harold Van Zant

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 502 24.0 20.9 n/a
1989 540 26.0 20.7 n/a
1990 581 32.0 18.1 3.4
1991 561 28.0 20.0 2.5
1992 609 29.0 21.0 3.9
1993 635 29.0 21.9 3.5
1994 537 26.0 20.7 3.9
1995 600 30.0 20.0 3.7
1996 600 30.0 20.0 3.7
1998 637 33.0 19.3 3.3
1999 649 33.0 19.7 2.9
2000 647 37.5 17.3 2.3
2001 527 37.8 13.9 1.1
2002 535 34.7 15.4 2.6
2003 535 34.7 15.4 2.6
2004 539 37.7 14.3 4.1
2005 523 35.2 14.9 n/a
2006 489 35.7 13.7 3.1
2007 462 35.0 13.2 3.7
2008 428 26.0 16.5 5.8
2009 421 32.3 9.5 6.2
2010 425 34.0 12.5 7.1
2011 399 27.0 14.7 4.3
2012 420 33.2 12.6 8.3
2013 408 32.5 12.5 7.6
2014 389 31.0 12.5 9
2015 375 31.0 12.0 10.7
2016 352 32.0 11.0 9.9
2017 372 30.5 12.1 11.3
2018 519 40.0 12.9 10.6
2019 513 40.5 12.6 10.9
2020 529 40.5 13.0 10.6
2021 523 41.5 12.6 8.6
2022 573 39.5 14.5 7.7
2023 612 38.0 16.1 10

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio J Harold Van Zant

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 502 24.0 20.9 n/a
1989 540 26.0 20.7 n/a
1990 581 32.0 18.1 3.4
1991 561 28.0 20.0 2.5
1992 609 29.0 21.0 3.9
1993 635 29.0 21.9 3.5
1994 537 26.0 20.7 3.9
1995 600 30.0 20.0 3.7
1996 600 30.0 20.0 3.7
1998 637 33.0 19.3 3.3
1999 649 33.0 19.7 2.9
2000 647 37.5 17.3 2.3
2001 527 37.8 13.9 1.1
2002 535 34.7 15.4 2.6
2003 535 34.7 15.4 2.6
2004 539 37.7 14.3 4.1
2005 523 35.2 14.9 n/a
2006 489 35.7 13.7 3.1
2007 462 35.0 13.2 3.7
2008 428 26.0 16.5 5.8
2009 421 32.3 9.5 6.2
2010 425 34.0 12.5 7.1
2011 399 27.0 14.7 4.3
2012 420 33.2 12.6 8.3
2013 408 32.5 12.5 7.6
2014 389 31.0 12.5 9
2015 375 31.0 12.0 10.7
2016 352 32.0 11.0 9.9
2017 372 30.5 12.1 11.3
2018 519 40.0 12.9 10.6
2019 513 40.5 12.6 10.9
2020 529 40.5 13.0 10.6
2021 523 41.5 12.6 8.6
2022 573 39.5 14.5 7.7
2023 612 38.0 16.1 10

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for J Harold Van Zant

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $146 (1.7%) $8,548 (98.3%) $8,694

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J Harold Van Zant

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 842nd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 635th of 1342 Elementary schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (J Harold Van Zant)46.138.6
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Evesham Township School District)4639.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (J Harold Van Zant)52.643.9
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Evesham Township School District)51.950.3
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (J Harold Van Zant)6149.1
 11.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Evesham Township School District)60.357.6
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (J Harold Van Zant)3935.3
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Evesham Township School District)45.151.5
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (J Harold Van Zant)57.369
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Evesham Township School District)63.457.6
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (J Harold Van Zant)34.451.3
 16.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Evesham Township School District)46.945.3
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students513612
 19.3%
African American3145
 45.2%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian4250
 19%
Hispanic2038
 90%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White400442
 10.5%
Two or More Races1535
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.9%10%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about J Harold Van Zant

J Harold Van Zant ranks 635th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at J Harold Van Zant are 72% White, 8% Asian, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 612 students attended J Harold Van Zant.

Students who attend J Harold Van Zant usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frances DeMasi Middle School
High : Cherokee High School


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