Erial Elementary School

Summary:

Erial Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Sicklerville, New Jersey, with a student population of 680. The school is part of the Gloucester Township Public Schools district, which is ranked 451 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Erial Elementary School's performance is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics ranging from 28.8% to 49.5% and 32% to 44.4%, respectively, compared to state averages of 42% to 53.2% and 44.3% to 45.9%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Jersey elementary schools, with a current ranking of 877 out of 1,342 schools and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While African American and White students perform relatively better, Hispanic and Special Education students at Erial Elementary School perform significantly worse compared to their peers statewide.

Erial Elementary School also faces challenges with high rates of chronic absenteeism, which have increased from 6.1% in 2018-2019 to 13.5% in 2021-2022, and a high percentage of students (around 49%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage. When compared to nearby schools, such as Union Valley Elementary School, Erial Elementary School generally performs worse academically, despite having a more diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 20 Essex Avenue
       Sicklerville, NJ  08081


(856) 627-5415

District: Gloucester Township Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
877th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,280 Help


Students who attend Erial Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ann A. Mullen Middle School
High:    Timber Creek Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  680

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.7%
White:
28.5%
Hispanic:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Erial Elementary School ranks worse than 65.4% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Gloucester Township Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Student population at Erial Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.7%), White (28.5%), Hispanic (17.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Erial Elementary School is 13.1, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the Gloucester Township Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Erial Elementary School is $12,280. 4 elementary schools in the Gloucester Township Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Erial Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Erial Elementary School 877th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Erial Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Gloucester Township Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Gloucester Township Public Schools 451st of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Erial Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Erial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 47.51 751st 1204 37.6%
2004 49.13 824th 1298 36.5%
2005 61.88 648th 1303 50.3%
2006 57.58 737th 1314 43.9%
2007 59.64 717th 1329 46.0%
2008 53.56 797th 1338 40.4%
2009 53.30 763rd 1346 43.3%
2010 39.62 962nd 1354 29.0%
2011 47.57 870th 1360 36.0%
2012 39.44 966th 1363 29.1%
2013 54.58 749th 1367 45.2%
2014 39.49 952nd 1363 30.2%
2015 41.54 826th 1357 39.1%
2016 32.03 952nd 1346 29.3%
2017 28.84 992nd 1352 26.6%
2018 40.34 856th 1353 36.7%
2019 40.99 851st 1360 37.4%
2021 27.12 903rd 1317 31.4%
2022 29.00 951st 1345 29.3%
2023 34.65 877th 1342 34.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Erial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.23 546th 1001 45.5%
2019 41.82 518th 1007 48.6%
2021 28.80 590th 868 32.0%
2022 24.74 688th 949 27.5%
2023 38.24 511th 958 46.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Erial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.43 270th 942 71.3%
2019 49.55 421st 948 55.6%
2021 52.67 318th 839 62.1%
2022 43.78 451st 863 47.7%
2023 44.59 467th 910 48.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Erial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.66 677th 1333 49.2%
2019 47.09 747th 1331 43.9%
2021 33.85 814th 1290 36.9%
2022 39.17 791st 1326 40.3%
2023 43.48 734th 1318 44.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Erial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.36 956th 1334 28.3%
2019 34.32 903rd 1335 32.4%
2021 25.30 911th 1297 29.8%
2022 24.40 983rd 1324 25.8%
2023 29.46 917th 1315 30.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Erial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.87 187th 517 63.8%
2019 55.86 212th 522 59.4%
2021 44.44 236th 456 48.2%
2022 55.76 191st 494 61.3%
2023 51.51 204th 463 55.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Erial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.20 512th 870 41.1%
2019 44.74 479th 899 46.7%
2021 38.03 550th 896 38.6%
2022 32.64 630th 953 33.9%
2023 37.13 604th 982 38.5%
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Rank History for White students at Erial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.90 710th 1022 30.5%
2019 41.90 631st 1023 38.3%
2021 29.50 744th 964 22.8%
2022 27.88 750th 976 23.2%
2023 52.08 468th 975 52.0%
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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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by a parent
Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Open Quote Bullying is a big unresolved problem here. Especially children with disabilities. Teachers are even unaware of their own students IEP which results in failing grades (these children have difficulty keeping up academically with peers due to medical diagnosis) and do not retest because they didn't know. My child was called gay, purposely excluded from groups, gang bullied and now sexually assaulted by another student and the superintendent thinks 1 day in school detention is warranted for this behavior. The 10 day suspension rule that is in their own policy handbook isn't given. Superintendent makes loop hole excuses well a teacher didn't actually witness it and well it was an open hand and not a closed fist as if it makes is acceptable. They make your child (the victim) sign contracts for good behavior without your consent and they are a minor. Side note: the bullies that were in that contract still continued to say mean things to my daughter because they refuse to move that girl out of her IEP class. So my daughter has to hear the rude comments and just "deal" with it. The school keeps the bullies around your child so she constantly feels unsafe and scared which plays a role in her grades because she is concentrating on the kids and not academics. Don't waste your time filing a HIB because there is always loop holes in which this school proves time and time again. The principal Mr. McCarthy and vice principal Mrs. Jones don't want to hear your complaints or concerns because they already know what they are going to do with your child without your consent. If you are a victim of bullying and because it doesn't fit in the HIB guidelines they still allow it to happen. This school has gone way down the drain. Superintended tells you that you need to repair the relationship with the administrators at the school where in fact he only knows so little it is only because he doesn't want to hear you either. He will validate that he sees how frustrated you are but does nothing to levitate it. You ask the President on the Board of Education for a meeting regarding numerous issues and all you get is an email asking for more info and he/she will look into it. Never offer a meeting. "May the odds be ever in your favor" if your choose to send your child here. I am looking to move my child out of this hell of school asap. I suggest not to go through the heartache, sleepless nights and hypertension that this school will cause you. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Erial Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 785 73 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 869
1989 733 78 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 833
1990 766 77 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 862
1991 743 75 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 838
1992 749 68 8 20 0 n/a n/a 0 845
1993 722 71 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 812
1994 718 66 10 17 0 n/a n/a 0 811
1995 775 111 14 15 1 n/a n/a 0 916
1996 775 111 14 15 1 n/a n/a 0 916
1998 755 163 22 16 2 n/a n/a 0 958
1999 715 178 25 17 0 n/a n/a 0 935
2000 707 194 22 18 0 n/a n/a 0 941
2001 678 202 24 26 3 n/a n/a 0 933
2002 481 163 26 22 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2003 481 163 26 22 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2004 523 172 29 15 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2005 527 181 44 21 0 n/a n/a 0 773
2006 525 201 48 33 2 n/a n/a 0 809
2007 500 201 43 28 1 n/a n/a 0 773
2008 501 206 39 36 1 n/a n/a 0 783
2009 506 202 40 31 0 0 9 0 788
2010 459 216 28 35 2 0 16 0 756
2011 445 181 25 46 1 0 11 0 709
2012 448 196 28 59 2 0 17 0 750
2013 421 197 31 63 1 0 24 0 737
2014 376 184 28 59 1 0 36 0 684
2015 343 175 25 53 1 0 38 0 635
2016 317 183 23 60 3 0 42 0 628
2017 321 190 20 72 2 0 48 0 653
2018 324 196 22 69 1 0 46 0 658
2019 289 193 27 82 1 0 50 0 642
2020 259 246 31 86 1 0 43 0 666
2021 223 249 23 107 0 0 48 0 650
2022 202 241 24 116 1 0 43 0 627
2023 194 270 31 118 1 1 65 0 680

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 Erial Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 869 40.0 21.7 n/a
1989 833 39.0 21.3 n/a
1990 862 42.0 20.5 11.7
1991 838 44.0 19.0 11.9
1992 845 44.0 19.2 15.7
1993 812 42.0 19.3 22.2
1994 811 41.0 19.8 14.3
1995 916 45.0 20.4 15.5
1996 916 45.0 20.4 15.5
1998 958 49.0 19.6 16.4
1999 935 50.0 18.7 15.7
2000 941 50.0 18.8 25.6
2001 933 50.2 18.6 26.8
2002 692 46.0 15.0 24.9
2003 692 46.0 15.0 24.9
2004 739 44.0 16.8 24.4
2005 773 48.0 16.1 n/a
2006 809 49.0 16.5 25.2
2007 773 50.0 15.5 20.3
2008 783 40.0 19.6 24.9
2009 788 57.0 12.7 26.4
2010 756 43.0 17.5 32.4
2011 709 38.0 18.6 31.7
2012 750 51.7 14.4 37.2
2013 737 47.5 15.5 39.9
2014 684 50.0 13.6 41.8
2015 635 50.0 12.7 44.9
2016 628 50.0 12.5 42.2
2017 653 50.0 13.0 45.2
2018 658 51.0 12.9 47.7
2019 642 52.0 12.3 45.8
2020 666 51.5 12.9 48.9
2021 650 51.7 12.5 48.5
2022 627 51.7 12.1 47.2
2023 680 51.7 13.1 49.3

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 Erial Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 869 40.0 21.7 n/a
1989 833 39.0 21.3 n/a
1990 862 42.0 20.5 11.7
1991 838 44.0 19.0 11.9
1992 845 44.0 19.2 15.7
1993 812 42.0 19.3 22.2
1994 811 41.0 19.8 14.3
1995 916 45.0 20.4 15.5
1996 916 45.0 20.4 15.5
1998 958 49.0 19.6 16.4
1999 935 50.0 18.7 15.7
2000 941 50.0 18.8 25.6
2001 933 50.2 18.6 26.8
2002 692 46.0 15.0 24.9
2003 692 46.0 15.0 24.9
2004 739 44.0 16.8 24.4
2005 773 48.0 16.1 n/a
2006 809 49.0 16.5 25.2
2007 773 50.0 15.5 20.3
2008 783 40.0 19.6 24.9
2009 788 57.0 12.7 26.4
2010 756 43.0 17.5 32.4
2011 709 38.0 18.6 31.7
2012 750 51.7 14.4 37.2
2013 737 47.5 15.5 39.9
2014 684 50.0 13.6 41.8
2015 635 50.0 12.7 44.9
2016 628 50.0 12.5 42.2
2017 653 50.0 13.0 45.2
2018 658 51.0 12.9 47.7
2019 642 52.0 12.3 45.8
2020 666 51.5 12.9 48.9
2021 650 51.7 12.5 48.5
2022 627 51.7 12.1 47.2
2023 680 51.7 13.1 49.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Erial Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $609 (5.0%) $11,671 (95.0%) $12,280

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Erial Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 851st of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 877th of 1342 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Erial Elementary School)44.132.6
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gloucester Township Public Schools)49.628.6
 21%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Erial Elementary School)55.944.4
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gloucester Township Public Schools)55.540
 15.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Erial Elementary School)36.828.8
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gloucester Township Public Schools)51.835.9
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Erial Elementary School)47.332
 15.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gloucester Township Public Schools)46.936.8
 10.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Erial Elementary School)6149.5
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gloucester Township Public Schools)58.444.1
 14.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Erial Elementary School)4435.7
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gloucester Township Public Schools)44.635.9
 8.7%
   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 Students642680
 5.9%
African American193270
 39.9%
American Indian11
Asian2731
 14.8%
Hispanic82118
 43.9%
Pacific Islander01
White289194
 32.9%
Two or More Races5065
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.8%49.3%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Erial Elementary School

Students at Erial Elementary School are 40% African American, 29% White, 17% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 680 students attended Erial Elementary School.

Students who attend Erial Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ann A. Mullen Middle School
High : Timber Creek Regional High School

Erial Elementary School ranks 877th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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