Wedgwood Elementary School

Summary:

Wedgwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sewell, New Jersey, serving around 500 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Washington Township School District, which is ranked 327 out of 615 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wedgwood Elementary School has a higher percentage of White (67.4%) and African American (16.2%) students compared to nearby schools. However, its academic performance is generally lower than the district and state averages, with only 29.6% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and 26.8% of 5th graders proficient in math. The school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.3% in 2017-2018 to 14.2% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the surrounding Birches Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Elementary, and Whitman Elementary schools.

Wedgwood Elementary School's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 503 out of 1363 schools in 2012-2013 to 886 out of 1342 schools in 2022-2023. The higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and the increasing chronic absenteeism may be contributing factors to the school's lower academic performance. Addressing these challenges and learning from the successes of the nearby higher-performing schools could help Wedgwood Elementary School improve its educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 236 Hurffville Rd
       Sewell, NJ  08080-9475


(856) 227-8110

District: Washington Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
886th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,304 Help


Students who attend Wedgwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Chestnut Ridge Middle School
High:    Washington Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  500

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.4%
African American:
16.2%
Hispanic:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24% Help


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Compare Details Wedgwood Elementary School ranks worse than 66% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Washington Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.2. (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 Racial makeup is: White (67.4%), African American (16.2%), Hispanic (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wedgwood Elementary School is 10.3, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Washington Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wedgwood Elementary School is $11,304, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Washington Township School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wedgwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wedgwood Elementary School 886th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Wedgwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Washington Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Township School District 327th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wedgwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wedgwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.34 455th 1204 62.2%
2004 79.22 206th 1298 84.1%
2005 80.90 152nd 1303 88.3%
2006 76.56 290th 1314 77.9%
2007 75.28 284th 1329 78.6%
2008 72.83 396th 1338 70.4%
2009 61.67 626th 1346 53.5%
2010 63.88 592nd 1354 56.3%
2011 76.98 308th 1360 77.4%
2012 75.25 358th 1363 73.7%
2013 71.26 464th 1367 66.1%
2014 68.89 503rd 1363 63.1%
2015 41.13 832nd 1357 38.7%
2016 51.39 691st 1346 48.7%
2017 35.29 913th 1352 32.5%
2018 27.93 1024th 1353 24.3%
2019 34.88 933rd 1360 31.4%
2021 32.16 838th 1317 36.4%
2022 37.98 825th 1345 38.7%
2023 34.20 886th 1342 34.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wedgwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.95 745th 1001 25.6%
2019 35.18 582nd 1007 42.2%
2021 29.32 583rd 868 32.8%
2022 23.24 714th 949 24.8%
2023 30.09 620th 958 35.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wedgwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.07 826th 942 12.3%
2019 40.90 543rd 948 42.7%
2021 29.83 626th 839 25.4%
2022 22.29 684th 863 20.7%
2023 33.56 605th 910 33.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Wedgwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.17 943rd 1333 29.3%
2019 39.68 849th 1331 36.2%
2021 38.89 741st 1290 42.6%
2022 43.25 738th 1326 44.3%
2023 36.05 832nd 1318 36.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Wedgwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.28 1028th 1334 22.9%
2019 31.32 940th 1335 29.6%
2021 28.36 866th 1297 33.2%
2022 33.86 861st 1324 35.0%
2023 33.75 855th 1315 35.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Wedgwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.53 449th 517 13.2%
2019 39.85 323rd 522 38.1%
2021 62.19 113th 456 75.2%
2022 53.30 216th 494 56.3%
2023 37.54 291st 463 37.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wedgwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.23 542nd 896 39.5%
2022 20.78 776th 953 18.6%
2023 28.76 703rd 982 28.4%
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Rank History for White students at Wedgwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.12 884th 1022 13.5%
2019 24.29 817th 1023 20.1%
2021 22.38 819th 964 15.0%
2022 27.41 754th 976 22.7%
2023 24.59 768th 975 21.2%
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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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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, June 7, 2019

Open Quote We switched Wedgwood two years ago and our experience has been outstanding. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, January 13, 2019

Open Quote Horrible! With the redistricting and the new principal the school went down the tubes. Such a shame! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wedgwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 494 29 24 5 2 n/a n/a 0 554
1989 628 25 18 6 1 n/a n/a 0 678
1990 527 24 21 9 1 n/a n/a 0 582
1991 480 20 15 4 1 n/a n/a 0 520
1992 480 38 12 7 8 n/a n/a 0 545
1993 469 37 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1994 465 39 14 13 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1995 472 34 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1996 472 34 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1998 614 35 21 6 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1999 621 30 20 10 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2000 585 41 22 17 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2001 594 32 20 12 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2002 605 45 27 15 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2003 605 45 27 15 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2004 533 18 17 4 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2005 527 11 20 7 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2006 535 11 22 5 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2007 452 18 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2008 470 16 22 9 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2009 471 15 30 11 0 0 0 0 527
2010 455 15 31 8 0 0 0 0 509
2011 311 9 18 6 0 0 3 0 347
2012 397 7 23 9 0 0 5 0 441
2013 393 10 18 11 0 0 11 0 443
2014 367 10 14 12 0 0 12 0 415
2015 368 11 12 8 0 0 5 0 404
2016 374 9 9 10 0 0 9 0 411
2017 347 58 21 27 0 1 18 0 472
2018 333 71 24 20 0 1 11 0 460
2019 336 64 23 20 0 1 12 0 456
2020 368 69 18 28 0 1 14 0 498
2021 334 68 17 31 0 1 12 0 463
2022 356 76 15 41 0 0 14 0 502
2023 337 81 17 43 0 0 22 0 500

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 Wedgwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 554 29.0 19.1 n/a
1989 678 31.0 21.8 n/a
1990 582 30.0 19.4 3.4
1991 520 29.0 17.9 8.7
1992 545 28.0 19.4 12.8
1993 525 28.8 18.2 8.8
1994 531 30.8 17.2 13.2
1995 523 31.8 16.4 9.2
1996 523 31.8 16.4 9.2
1998 676 38.4 17.6 7
1999 681 41.5 16.4 5.6
2000 665 39.5 16.8 10.2
2001 658 39.8 16.5 9.1
2002 692 40.0 17.3 9.2
2003 692 40.0 17.3 9.2
2004 572 39.5 14.5 7
2005 565 41.0 13.8 n/a
2006 573 45.0 12.7 5.6
2007 491 41.0 12.0 5.5
2008 517 32.0 16.2 4.8
2009 527 46.4 9.5 7
2010 509 34.0 14.9 8.1
2011 347 30.6 11.3 9.2
2012 441 35.7 12.3 10.9
2013 443 39.1 11.3 12.9
2014 415 38.1 10.8 16.9
2015 404 38.0 10.6 14.4
2016 411 38.0 10.8 14.6
2017 472 39.9 11.8 25
2018 460 44.3 10.3 27.4
2019 456 45.9 9.9 22.1
2020 498 43.0 11.5 25.7
2021 463 45.4 10.1 25.1
2022 502 45.4 11.0 16.1
2023 500 48.4 10.3 24

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 Wedgwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 554 29.0 19.1 n/a
1989 678 31.0 21.8 n/a
1990 582 30.0 19.4 3.4
1991 520 29.0 17.9 8.7
1992 545 28.0 19.4 12.8
1993 525 28.8 18.2 8.8
1994 531 30.8 17.2 13.2
1995 523 31.8 16.4 9.2
1996 523 31.8 16.4 9.2
1998 676 38.4 17.6 7
1999 681 41.5 16.4 5.6
2000 665 39.5 16.8 10.2
2001 658 39.8 16.5 9.1
2002 692 40.0 17.3 9.2
2003 692 40.0 17.3 9.2
2004 572 39.5 14.5 7
2005 565 41.0 13.8 n/a
2006 573 45.0 12.7 5.6
2007 491 41.0 12.0 5.5
2008 517 32.0 16.2 4.8
2009 527 46.4 9.5 7
2010 509 34.0 14.9 8.1
2011 347 30.6 11.3 9.2
2012 441 35.7 12.3 10.9
2013 443 39.1 11.3 12.9
2014 415 38.1 10.8 16.9
2015 404 38.0 10.6 14.4
2016 411 38.0 10.8 14.6
2017 472 39.9 11.8 25
2018 460 44.3 10.3 27.4
2019 456 45.9 9.9 22.1
2020 498 43.0 11.5 25.7
2021 463 45.4 10.1 25.1
2022 502 45.4 11.0 16.1
2023 500 48.4 10.3 24

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 Wedgwood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $614 (5.4%) $10,690 (94.6%) $11,304

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wedgwood Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 933rd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 886th of 1342 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wedgwood Elementary School)28.329.6
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Township School District)45.940.9
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wedgwood Elementary School)47.256.4
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Township School District)56.260
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wedgwood Elementary School)33.733.7
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Township School District)50.454.5
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wedgwood Elementary School)50.538.2
 12.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Township School District)52.549
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wedgwood Elementary School)55.339.2
 16.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Township School District)57.362
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wedgwood Elementary School)51.826.8
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Township School District)5439.1
 14.9%
   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 Students456500
 9.6%
African American6481
 26.6%
American Indian00
Asian2317
 26.1%
Hispanic2043
 115%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White336337
 0.3%
Two or More Races1222
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.1%24%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wedgwood Elementary School

Students at Wedgwood Elementary School are 67% White, 16% African American, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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

Middle : Chestnut Ridge Middle School
High : Washington Township High School

Wedgwood Elementary School ranks 886th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 500 students attended Wedgwood Elementary School.


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