Tewksbury Elementary School

Q: Is Tewksbury Elementary School a good school?

Tewksbury Elementary School ranks 265 th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tewksbury Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the small town of Califon, New Jersey. With 265 students, the school consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in the state, outperforming the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the NJSLA assessments.

Tewksbury Elementary School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 50% of 3rd graders and 76.7% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 43.6% and 50.8%, respectively. In Mathematics, 68.8% of 3rd graders and 75% of 4th graders were proficient or better, far exceeding the state averages of 47.6% and 45%. The school also performs well across different student subgroups, ranking in the top 20% statewide for male students and white students, as well as in the top 17% for special education students.

While Tewksbury Elementary School faces some challenges, such as fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, its overall track record of excellence makes it a standout in the region. Compared to nearby schools like Lebanon Borough School and Bedminster Township Public School, Tewksbury's academic performance is significantly higher, with its 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate of 50% far surpassing the 34.2% and 71.4% rates at those schools, respectively. The school's strong performance, efficient use of resources, and consistent high ratings from Tewksbury Township School District make it an attractive option for families in the area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

109 Fairmount Road East
Califon, NJ 07830

(908) 832-2594

District: Tewksbury Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
265^th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,708

Students who attend Tewksbury Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Old Turnpike School
High:	Voorhees High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 260

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.5%

Hispanic:

10.4%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tewksbury Elementary School ranks better than 80.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.14. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.5%), Hispanic (10.4%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 2.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tewksbury Elementary School is 9.2. (See more...)

Compare Tewksbury Elementary School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tewksbury Elementary School is $11,708.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tewksbury Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tewksbury Elementary School 265^th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Tewksbury Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

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Male students:

White students:

Tewksbury Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tewksbury Township School District 105^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tewksbury Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tewksbury Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2006	83.18	63^rd	1314	95.2%
2007	80.83	102^nd	1329	92.3%
2008	82.11	105^th	1338	92.2%
2009	85.38	86^th	1346	93.6%
2010	84.67	79^th	1354	94.2%
2011	78.34	269^th	1360	80.2%
2012	79.15	243^rd	1363	82.2%
2013	81.11	208^th	1367	84.8%
2014	82.77	177^th	1363	87.0%
2015	64.83	502^nd	1357	63.0%
2016	54.74	650^th	1346	51.7%
2017	71.90	434^th	1352	67.9%
2018	82.14	224^th	1353	83.4%
2019	82.75	214^th	1360	84.3%
2021	62.80	438^th	1317	66.7%
2022	81.55	259^th	1345	80.7%
2023	87.20	167^th	1342	87.6%
2024	81.14	265^th	1338	80.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Tewksbury Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	96.23	25^th	1001	97.5%
2019	78.16	159^th	1007	84.2%
2021	72.33	163^rd	868	81.2%
2023	58.03	316^th	958	67.0%
2024	74.48	171^st	989	82.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Tewksbury Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	79.71	252^nd	1333	81.1%
2019	80.11	239^th	1331	82.0%
2021	67.23	374^th	1290	71.0%
2022	84.16	201^st	1326	84.8%
2023	84.75	182^nd	1318	86.2%
2024	71.76	379^th	1317	71.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Tewksbury Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	82.46	204^th	1334	84.7%
2019	83.47	185^th	1335	86.1%
2021	56.95	481^st	1297	62.9%
2022	76.66	302^nd	1324	77.2%
2023	85.44	180^th	1315	86.3%
2024	85.65	182^nd	1313	86.1%

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Rank History for White students at Tewksbury Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	74.35	224^th	1022	78.1%
2019	72.43	242^nd	1023	76.3%
2021	40.22	578^th	964	40.0%
2022	66.91	302^nd	976	69.1%
2023	76.85	181^st	975	81.4%
2024	72.36	231^st	963	76.0%

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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.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tewksbury Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	394	4	22	9	0	n/a	n/a	429
2007	408	10	23	14	1	n/a	n/a	456
2008	381	10	27	21	0	n/a	n/a	439
2009	383	6	20	11	0	0	20	440
2010	363	3	21	10	0	0	19	416
2011	325	2	19	18	0	0	8	372
2012	313	1	13	18	0	0	6	351
2013	304	1	7	20	0	0	10	342
2014	282	0	2	20	0	0	15	319
2015	272	0	5	16	0	0	17	310
2016	257	0	5	18	0	0	19	299
2017	230	2	5	21	0	0	20	278
2018	232	2	6	18	0	0	19	277
2019	273	1	6	23	0	0	18	321
2020	248	1	6	27	0	0	16	298
2021	241	6	7	21	0	2	12	289
2022	251	2	7	29	0	2	18	309
2023	214	1	13	23	0	2	12	265
2024	199	1	12	27	0	2	19	260

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 Tewksbury Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	429	29.8	14.4	0
2007	456	29.0	15.7	n/a
2008	439	26.0	16.9	0.7
2009	440	36.3	11.3	1.6
2010	416	30.0	13.8	1.2
2011	372	28.5	13.0	1.3
2012	351	29.5	11.8	1.1
2013	342	32.0	10.6	1.8
2014	319	31.0	10.2	0.9
2015	310	31.0	10.0	1
2016	299	31.0	9.6	2.3
2017	278	31.2	8.9	2.2
2018	277	30.4	9.1	2.5
2019	321	33.4	9.6	2.8
2020	298	32.6	9.1	1
2021	289	34.8	8.3	2.1
2022	309	31.8	9.7	1.6
2023	265	29.0	9.1	2.6
2024	260	28.0	9.2	2.7

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 Tewksbury Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	429	29.8	14.4	0
2007	456	29.0	15.7	n/a
2008	439	26.0	16.9	0.7
2009	440	36.3	11.3	1.6
2010	416	30.0	13.8	1.2
2011	372	28.5	13.0	1.3
2012	351	29.5	11.8	1.1
2013	342	32.0	10.6	1.8
2014	319	31.0	10.2	0.9
2015	310	31.0	10.0	1
2016	299	31.0	9.6	2.3
2017	278	31.2	8.9	2.2
2018	277	30.4	9.1	2.5
2019	321	33.4	9.6	2.8
2020	298	32.6	9.1	1
2021	289	34.8	8.3	2.1
2022	309	31.8	9.7	1.6
2023	265	29.0	9.1	2.6
2024	260	28.0	9.2	2.7

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 Tewksbury Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$183 (1.6%)	$11,525 (98.4%)	$11,708

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tewksbury Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 214^th of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 167^th of 1342 Elementary schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tewksbury Elementary School)	81.5	70.4	11.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tewksbury Township School District)	81.5	70.4	11.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tewksbury Elementary School)	79.2	74.1	5.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tewksbury Township School District)	79.2	74.1	5.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.9	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tewksbury Elementary School)	83.1	70.1	13%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tewksbury Township School District)	83.1	70.1	13%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.4	51.3	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tewksbury Elementary School)	69.5	75.4	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tewksbury Township School District)	69.5	75.4	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	51	44.3	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tewksbury Elementary School)	87.5	82.3	5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tewksbury Township School District)	87.5	82.3	5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.9	49.6	8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tewksbury Elementary School)	50.8	53	2.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tewksbury Township School District)	50.8	53	2.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	46.8	36	10.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	321	265	17.4%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	13	116.7%
Hispanic	23	23
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	273	214	21.6%
Two or More Races	18	12	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	2.8%	2.6%	0.2%

Schools Near Tewksbury Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)						NJSLA Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tewksbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	109 Fairmount Road East	Califon	07830	Hunterdon County	Tewksbury Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 832-2594	260	28	9.2	2.7%	199 (76.5%)	1 (0.4%)	27 (10.4%)	12 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	19 (7.3%)	81.1	265^th of 1338 public elementary schools	80.2%		87.2	167^th of 1342 public elementary schools	87.6%	98			50.0	76.7					68.8	75.0					$11,708	$183	$11,525
Old Farmers Road School	Public	PK, KG-5	51 Old Farmers Road	Long Valley	07853	Morris County	Washington Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 876-3865	324	32	10.2	3.1%	268 (82.7%)	4 (1.2%)	32 (9.9%)	12 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	82.1	251^st of 1338 public elementary schools	81.2%		77.1	312^th of 1342 public elementary schools	76.8%	61	34.3		65.5	66.7	85.3				70.6	64.6	74.3				$9,844		$9,844
Califon Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	6 School Street	Califon	07830	Hunterdon County	Califon Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 832-2828	84	15	5.6		62 (73.8%)	2 (2.4%)	14 (16.7%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)	48	698^th of 1338 public elementary schools	47.8%		52.3	637^th of 1342 public elementary schools	52.5%	61			54.6	41.7			69.3		54.6	33.3			50.0		$28,096	$304	$27,792
Valley View School	Public	PK, KG-4	400 Route 513	Califon	07830	Hunterdon County	Lebanon Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 832-2175	277	31	8.8	8.7%	248 (89.5%)	2 (0.7%)	20 (7.2%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.9	559^th of 1338 public elementary schools	58.2%		52.2	641^st of 1342 public elementary schools	52.2%	82			55.5	40.0					71.1	50.0					$11,199		$11,199
Round Valley	Public	3-5	128 Cokesbury Rd	Lebanon	08833	Hunterdon County	Clinton Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 236-6341	360	40	9.0	7.5%	253 (70.3%)	8 (2.2%)	47 (13.1%)	33 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.3%)	76.2	337^th of 1338 public elementary schools	74.8%		62.8	509^th of 1342 public elementary schools	62.1%	172	53.7		53.0	72.9	72.7				56.4	54.3	58.7				$3,600		$3,600
Bragg Elementary School	Public	3-5	250 Route 24	Chester	07930	Morris County	Chester Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 879-5324	324	39	8.3	9.3%	225 (69.4%)	3 (0.9%)	62 (19.1%)	20 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.7%)	81.7	257^th of 1338 public elementary schools	80.8%		77	316^th of 1342 public elementary schools	76.5%	59	52.4		57.8	53.4	77.0				70.4	73.8	67.4				$11,112	$408	$10,704
Dickerson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	250 Rt. 24	Chester	07930	Morris County	Chester Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 879-5313	370	30	12.3	4.9%	258 (69.7%)	6 (1.6%)	67 (18.1%)	25 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)								(n/a)															$10,976	$157	$10,819
Flocktown-Kossmann Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	90 Flocktown Road	Long Valley	07853	Morris County	Washington Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 850-1010	510	43	11.8	2.7%	410 (80.4%)	5 (1.0%)	45 (8.8%)	24 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.1%)	76.2	336^th of 1338 public elementary schools	74.9%		73.9	375^th of 1342 public elementary schools	72.1%	39	35.8		42.2	80.8	76.5				62.0	70.7	54.3				$10,912	$26	$10,886
Lebanon Borough School	Public	PK, KG-6	6 Maple St	Lebanon	08833	Hunterdon County	Lebanon Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 236-2448	89	13	6.9	12.4%	63 (70.8%)	1 (1.1%)	18 (20.2%)	4 (4.5%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	75.1	354^th of 1338 public elementary schools	73.5%		74.6	364^th of 1342 public elementary schools	72.9%	10			71.4			62.5			64.2			43.8			$16,745	$508	$16,237
Bedminster Township Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	234 Somerville Road	Bedminster	07921	Somerset County	Bedminster Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 234-0768	428	50	8.5	10.0%	236 (55.1%)	8 (1.9%)	91 (21.3%)	68 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	23 (5.4%)	72.3	393^rd of 1338 public elementary schools	70.6%		73.4	377^th of 1342 public elementary schools	71.9%	16	46.5	34.8	34.2	68.0	86.2	71.1	78.2	68.9	36.9	50.0	56.9	67.4	78.2	53.7	$17,615	$650	$16,965

Frequently Asked Questions about Tewksbury Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Tewksbury Elementary School?

Students at Tewksbury Elementary School are 77% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Tewksbury Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Old Turnpike School
High : Voorhees High School

Is Tewksbury Elementary School a good school?

Tewksbury Elementary School ranks 265^th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Tewksbury Elementary School in?

Tewksbury Township School District

How many students attend Tewksbury Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 260 students attended Tewksbury Elementary School.

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