Tuckerton Elementary School

Summary:

Tuckerton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Tuckerton, New Jersey, with 280 students. The school is part of the Tuckerton Borough School District, which is ranked 502 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tuckerton Elementary School consistently performs below the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics around 30-35%, compared to the state averages of 43.6-53.2%. The school also has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 25.4% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Tuckerton Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40-52% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. These factors contribute to the school's consistently low ranking, with Tuckerton Elementary School consistently placed in the bottom third of New Jersey elementary schools and receiving a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger.

In comparison, nearby schools such as Port Republic Elementary School, Long Beach Island Grade School, and Beach Haven School generally perform better academically, with higher proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and higher school rankings. These nearby schools also have lower rates of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 Marine Street
       Tuckerton, NJ  08087


(609) 296-2858

District: Tuckerton Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
957th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,791 Help


Students who attend Tuckerton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pinelands Regional Junior High School
High:    Pinelands Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.6 Help
Number of students:  303

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.3%
Hispanic:
16.5%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tuckerton Elementary School ranks worse than 71.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.67. (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 Racial makeup is: White (73.3%), Hispanic (16.5%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tuckerton Elementary School is 8.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tuckerton Elementary School is $13,791.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tuckerton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuckerton Elementary School 957th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Tuckerton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tuckerton Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuckerton Borough School District 502nd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tuckerton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tuckerton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 29.94 912th 1204 24.3%
2004 40.01 927th 1298 28.6%
2005 70.83 438th 1303 66.4%
2006 81.45 117th 1314 91.1%
2007 65.09 604th 1329 54.6%
2008 70.75 444th 1338 66.8%
2009 68.45 504th 1346 62.6%
2010 68.86 475th 1354 64.9%
2011 51.27 828th 1360 39.1%
2012 35.26 1011th 1363 25.8%
2013 24.19 1108th 1367 18.9%
2014 35.88 992nd 1363 27.2%
2015 28.28 995th 1357 26.7%
2016 19.95 1116th 1346 17.1%
2017 33.38 938th 1352 30.6%
2018 27.36 1037th 1353 23.4%
2019 39.28 873rd 1360 35.8%
2021 34.31 805th 1317 38.9%
2022 33.29 902nd 1345 32.9%
2023 29.58 956th 1342 28.8%
2024 28.67 957th 1338 28.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tuckerton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.81 441st 1001 55.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tuckerton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.72 526th 942 44.2%
2019 67.98 208th 948 78.1%
2021 50.01 353rd 839 57.9%
2022 49.30 383rd 863 55.6%
2023 54.22 347th 910 61.9%
2024 46.84 442nd 939 52.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Tuckerton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.58 1092nd 1333 18.1%
2019 36.61 888th 1331 33.3%
2021 40.86 716th 1290 44.5%
2022 41.55 758th 1326 42.8%
2023 38.51 789th 1318 40.1%
2024 28.89 920th 1317 30.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Tuckerton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.90 833rd 1334 37.6%
2019 44.89 760th 1335 43.1%
2021 29.68 850th 1297 34.5%
2022 28.95 925th 1324 30.1%
2023 23.07 1008th 1315 23.3%
2024 31.44 893rd 1313 32.0%
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Rank History for White students at Tuckerton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.54 943rd 1022 7.7%
2019 17.24 886th 1023 13.4%
2021 24.70 794th 964 17.6%
2022 18.70 843rd 976 13.6%
2023 19.07 826th 975 15.3%
2024 19.66 811th 963 15.8%
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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 Tuckerton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 229 10 5 9 4 n/a n/a 0 257
1989 253 14 1 10 3 n/a n/a 0 281
1990 255 10 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 273
1991 274 11 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 293
1992 259 17 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1993 251 6 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 262
1994 240 6 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1995 294 9 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1996 294 9 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1998 319 6 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1999 315 6 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2000 305 3 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2001 330 4 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2002 308 5 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 308 5 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 304 8 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2005 271 8 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2006 258 4 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2007 237 4 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2008 264 0 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2009 243 2 2 25 0 0 2 0 274
2010 261 4 4 27 0 0 5 0 301
2011 274 3 5 36 0 0 4 0 322
2012 302 0 4 33 1 0 5 0 345
2013 300 0 3 33 1 0 4 0 341
2014 288 1 2 34 0 0 5 0 330
2015 295 1 2 26 0 0 7 0 331
2016 284 1 3 24 0 0 4 0 316
2017 250 1 3 20 0 0 6 0 280
2018 246 1 3 23 0 0 5 0 278
2019 252 1 2 31 0 0 6 0 292
2020 277 4 3 40 1 0 3 0 328
2021 256 3 4 40 1 0 5 0 309
2022 235 3 4 47 1 0 8 0 298
2023 218 4 5 42 0 0 11 0 280
2024 222 9 5 50 0 0 17 0 303

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tuckerton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 257 15.0 17.1 n/a
1989 281 17.0 16.5 n/a
1990 273 16.0 17.0 19
1991 293 19.0 15.4 19.5
1992 284 19.0 14.9 25.7
1993 262 20.4 12.8 23.3
1994 254 19.4 13.1 21.7
1995 312 23.1 13.5 28.8
1996 312 23.1 13.5 28.8
1998 336 25.0 13.4 26.8
1999 333 25.9 12.9 19.8
2000 327 25.9 12.6 38.2
2001 349 26.7 13.1 30.1
2002 336 30.4 11.1 30.4
2003 336 30.4 11.1 30.4
2004 333 29.4 11.3 31.8
2005 299 27.6 10.8 n/a
2006 287 29.4 9.8 30.3
2007 266 30.0 8.9 33.1
2008 287 28.0 10.3 37.6
2009 274 29.3 9.4 41.2
2010 301 25.0 12.0 42.9
2011 322 19.8 16.2 41.9
2012 345 28.2 12.2 44.3
2013 341 29.8 11.4 38.4
2014 330 29.8 11.0 48.2
2015 331 30.0 11.0 38.4
2016 316 30.0 10.5 40.2
2017 280 31.1 8.9 36.4
2018 278 30.0 9.2 31.3
2019 292 31.0 9.4 36.3
2020 328 32.0 10.2 38.4
2021 309 32.0 9.6 38.2
2022 298 33.0 9.0 40.3
2023 280 32.0 8.7 51.8
2024 303 35.0 8.6 50.5

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 Tuckerton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 257 15.0 17.1 n/a
1989 281 17.0 16.5 n/a
1990 273 16.0 17.0 19
1991 293 19.0 15.4 19.5
1992 284 19.0 14.9 25.7
1993 262 20.4 12.8 23.3
1994 254 19.4 13.1 21.7
1995 312 23.1 13.5 28.8
1996 312 23.1 13.5 28.8
1998 336 25.0 13.4 26.8
1999 333 25.9 12.9 19.8
2000 327 25.9 12.6 38.2
2001 349 26.7 13.1 30.1
2002 336 30.4 11.1 30.4
2003 336 30.4 11.1 30.4
2004 333 29.4 11.3 31.8
2005 299 27.6 10.8 n/a
2006 287 29.4 9.8 30.3
2007 266 30.0 8.9 33.1
2008 287 28.0 10.3 37.6
2009 274 29.3 9.4 41.2
2010 301 25.0 12.0 42.9
2011 322 19.8 16.2 41.9
2012 345 28.2 12.2 44.3
2013 341 29.8 11.4 38.4
2014 330 29.8 11.0 48.2
2015 331 30.0 11.0 38.4
2016 316 30.0 10.5 40.2
2017 280 31.1 8.9 36.4
2018 278 30.0 9.2 31.3
2019 292 31.0 9.4 36.3
2020 328 32.0 10.2 38.4
2021 309 32.0 9.6 38.2
2022 298 33.0 9.0 40.3
2023 280 32.0 8.7 51.8
2024 303 35.0 8.6 50.5

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 Tuckerton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $531 (3.9%) $13,260 (96.1%) $13,791

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tuckerton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 873rd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 956th of 1342 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tuckerton Elementary School)4038.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tuckerton Borough School District)4038.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tuckerton Elementary School)66.726.2
 40.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tuckerton Borough School District)66.726.2
 40.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tuckerton Elementary School)42.842.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tuckerton Borough School District)42.842.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tuckerton Elementary School)45.225.8
 19.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tuckerton Borough School District)45.225.8
 19.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tuckerton Elementary School)43.621.4
 22.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tuckerton Borough School District)43.621.4
 22.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tuckerton Elementary School)43.617.9
 25.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tuckerton Borough School District)43.617.9
 25.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tuckerton Elementary School)47.245.5
 1.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tuckerton Borough School District)47.245.5
 1.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tuckerton Elementary School)38.933.3
 5.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tuckerton Borough School District)38.933.3
 5.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students292280
 4.1%
African American14
 300%
American Indian00
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic3142
 35.5%
Pacific Islander00
White252218
 13.5%
Two or More Races611
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.3%51.8%
 15.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tuckerton Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 303 students attended Tuckerton Elementary School.

Students at Tuckerton Elementary School are 73% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

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

Middle : Pinelands Regional Junior High School
High : Pinelands Regional High School

Tuckerton Elementary School ranks 957th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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