Yardville Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Yardville Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hamilton, New Jersey, serving 240 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Hamilton Township Public School District, which is ranked 485 out of 615 districts in the state.

Yardville Heights has a diverse student population, with 41.25% White, 15.42% African American, and 40.83% Hispanic students. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally lower than the state average but higher than the district average. For example, in 5th grade, 66.6% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 53.2% and the district average of 43.1%. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.5% in 2018-2019 to 21.2% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Langtree Elementary and Alexander Elementary, Yardville Heights' academic performance is generally lower. However, the school has shown strong performance for its African American, Hispanic, special education, and low-socioeconomic status students. To address these challenges, the school and district should consider implementing targeted interventions, investigating the root causes of chronic absenteeism, and leveraging the strengths of the school's diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3880 South Broad Street
       Hamilton, NJ  08620-2502


(609) 631-4171

District: Hamilton Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
770th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,462 Help


Students who attend Yardville Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Albert E Grice Middle School
High:    Hamilton West-Watson

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  240

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.3%
Hispanic:
40.8%
African American:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.3% Help


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Compare Details Yardville Heights Elementary School ranks worse than 57.4% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 7th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Hamilton Township Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.66. (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 Yardville Heights Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Hamilton Township Public School District. Student population at Yardville Heights Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.3%), Hispanic (40.8%), African American (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Yardville Heights Elementary School is 9.6, which is the 2nd best among 17 elementary schools in the Hamilton Township Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yardville Heights Elementary School is $9,462. 10 elementary schools in the Hamilton Township Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Yardville Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Yardville Heights Elementary School 770th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Yardville Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hamilton Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Township Public School District 485th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Yardville Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Yardville Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.00 421st 1204 65.0%
2004 40.43 923rd 1298 28.9%
2005 68.96 494th 1303 62.1%
2006 64.76 598th 1314 54.5%
2007 52.76 830th 1329 37.5%
2008 27.38 1099th 1338 17.9%
2009 46.91 855th 1346 36.5%
2010 41.98 933rd 1354 31.1%
2011 63.84 614th 1360 54.9%
2012 62.93 634th 1363 53.5%
2013 63.11 627th 1367 54.1%
2014 64.30 587th 1363 56.9%
2015 56.70 612th 1357 54.9%
2016 56.56 620th 1346 53.9%
2017 70.88 448th 1352 66.9%
2018 67.59 481st 1353 64.4%
2019 41.77 836th 1360 38.5%
2021 24.17 951st 1317 27.8%
2022 38.33 821st 1345 39.0%
2023 42.66 770th 1342 42.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Yardville Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.03 211th 1007 79.0%
2022 22.15 732nd 949 22.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Yardville Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.13 178th 942 81.1%
2019 54.90 350th 948 63.1%
2021 34.23 567th 839 32.4%
2022 66.02 215th 863 75.1%
2023 65.92 224th 910 75.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Yardville Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.15 616th 1333 53.8%
2019 48.82 717th 1331 46.1%
2021 27.66 898th 1290 30.4%
2022 40.79 771st 1326 41.9%
2023 42.97 740th 1318 43.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Yardville Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.52 259th 1334 80.6%
2019 34.65 896th 1335 32.9%
2021 24.77 917th 1297 29.3%
2022 37.38 813th 1324 38.6%
2023 43.81 735th 1315 44.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Yardville Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.75 241st 456 47.1%
2022 65.98 134th 494 72.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Yardville Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.15 137th 870 84.3%
2019 46.92 461st 899 48.7%
2021 40.37 507th 896 43.4%
2022 44.00 485th 953 49.1%
2023 42.59 528th 982 46.2%
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Rank History for White students at Yardville Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.12 396th 1022 61.3%
2019 41.59 632nd 1023 38.2%
2021 16.87 874th 964 9.3%
2022 31.56 709th 976 27.4%
2023 40.70 594th 975 39.1%
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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.

Yardville Heights Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, February 26, 2011

Open Quote Nepotism runs rampant in this district. Teach to the test and that doesn't even work. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Yardville Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 201 10 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1989 187 7 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1990 199 7 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1991 211 7 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1992 223 8 18 10 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1993 223 8 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1994 232 3 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1995 208 4 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1996 208 4 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1998 224 4 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1999 240 4 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2000 228 10 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2001 255 12 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2002 228 13 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2003 228 13 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2004 208 30 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2005 215 33 8 16 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2006 201 36 11 28 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2007 204 50 9 26 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2008 194 49 9 24 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2009 175 43 8 37 1 1 0 0 265
2010 176 46 7 40 1 3 0 0 273
2011 179 36 7 41 0 2 3 0 268
2012 176 40 8 37 0 2 2 0 265
2013 179 26 7 43 0 0 5 0 260
2014 170 23 7 38 0 0 6 0 244
2015 163 28 7 33 1 0 2 0 234
2016 148 31 4 62 3 0 4 0 252
2017 143 31 5 61 2 0 6 0 248
2018 125 39 5 79 0 0 10 0 258
2019 112 46 2 93 0 0 8 0 261
2020 111 55 2 109 0 0 12 0 289
2021 111 50 2 102 0 0 10 0 275
2022 105 40 3 103 0 1 9 0 261
2023 99 37 1 98 0 0 5 0 240

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 Yardville Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 230 11.0 20.9 n/a
1989 212 14.0 15.1 n/a
1990 227 14.0 16.2 4.4
1991 241 15.0 16.0 5
1992 259 16.0 16.1 5.8
1993 251 15.0 16.7 7.2
1994 250 16.0 15.6 4.8
1995 226 15.0 15.1 2.2
1996 226 15.0 15.1 2.2
1998 237 15.0 15.8 3
1999 254 14.0 18.1 2
2000 256 17.0 15.1 12.5
2001 277 17.2 16.1 10.8
2002 258 16.0 16.1 10.1
2003 258 16.0 16.1 10.1
2004 256 18.0 14.2 13.7
2005 272 19.0 14.3 n/a
2006 276 18.0 15.3 8
2007 289 18.0 16.1 21.5
2008 276 13.0 21.2 23.2
2009 265 21.1 11.6 19.2
2010 273 17.0 16.0 24.9
2011 268 16.0 16.7 22
2012 265 18.0 14.6 23.8
2013 260 21.5 12.0 23.5
2014 244 21.9 11.1 21.3
2015 234 20.0 11.7 20.9
2016 252 23.0 10.9 24.6
2017 248 19.9 12.4 29
2018 258 21.6 11.9 33.3
2019 261 21.9 11.8 39.1
2020 289 21.9 13.1 46
2021 275 21.7 12.6 45.5
2022 261 21.2 12.2 49.4
2023 240 24.7 9.6 41.3

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 Yardville Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 230 11.0 20.9 n/a
1989 212 14.0 15.1 n/a
1990 227 14.0 16.2 4.4
1991 241 15.0 16.0 5
1992 259 16.0 16.1 5.8
1993 251 15.0 16.7 7.2
1994 250 16.0 15.6 4.8
1995 226 15.0 15.1 2.2
1996 226 15.0 15.1 2.2
1998 237 15.0 15.8 3
1999 254 14.0 18.1 2
2000 256 17.0 15.1 12.5
2001 277 17.2 16.1 10.8
2002 258 16.0 16.1 10.1
2003 258 16.0 16.1 10.1
2004 256 18.0 14.2 13.7
2005 272 19.0 14.3 n/a
2006 276 18.0 15.3 8
2007 289 18.0 16.1 21.5
2008 276 13.0 21.2 23.2
2009 265 21.1 11.6 19.2
2010 273 17.0 16.0 24.9
2011 268 16.0 16.7 22
2012 265 18.0 14.6 23.8
2013 260 21.5 12.0 23.5
2014 244 21.9 11.1 21.3
2015 234 20.0 11.7 20.9
2016 252 23.0 10.9 24.6
2017 248 19.9 12.4 29
2018 258 21.6 11.9 33.3
2019 261 21.9 11.8 39.1
2020 289 21.9 13.1 46
2021 275 21.7 12.6 45.5
2022 261 21.2 12.2 49.4
2023 240 24.7 9.6 41.3

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 Yardville Heights Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $07 (0.1%) $9,455 (99.9%) $9,462

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Yardville Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 836th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 770th of 1342 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Yardville Heights Elementary School)17.937.5
 19.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Township Public School District)43.830.6
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Yardville Heights Elementary School)17.937.5
 19.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Township Public School District)46.733.5
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Yardville Heights Elementary School)6144
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Township Public School District)47.639.1
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Yardville Heights Elementary School)45.324
 21.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Township Public School District)35.425.5
 9.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Yardville Heights Elementary School)74.266.6
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Township Public School District)50.143.1
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Yardville Heights Elementary School)65.651.5
 14.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Township Public School District)35.526.3
 9.2%
   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 Students261240
 8%
African American4637
 19.6%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic9398
 5.4%
Pacific Islander00
White11299
 11.6%
Two or More Races85
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.1%41.3%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Yardville Heights Elementary School

Students who attend Yardville Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Albert E Grice Middle School
High : Hamilton West-Watson

In the 2022-23 school year, 240 students attended Yardville Heights Elementary School.

Yardville Heights Elementary School ranks 770th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Yardville Heights Elementary School are 41% White, 41% Hispanic, 15% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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