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Ford Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Ford Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fords, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Woodbridge Township School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students compared to the district and state averages.

While Ford Avenue Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance, as measured by NJSLA test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. Only about 25-50% of students are proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 45-50%. The school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate, which can impact student learning. These challenges may be linked to the school's higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 45% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, Mawbey Street Elementary School in the same district has significantly higher academic performance, while James J. Flynn Elementary School in the neighboring Perth Amboy Public School District has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students and lower academic performance. To address these challenges, Ford Avenue Elementary School may need to implement targeted academic interventions, address chronic absenteeism, and explore ways to increase funding and resources to support its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public

 186 Ford Avenue
       Fords, NJ  08863

(732) 568-5414

District: Woodbridge Township School District


Students who attend Ford Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fords Middle School
High:    Woodbridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  241

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.2%
White:
27.8%
Asian:
16.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.2% Help


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Compare Details Ford Avenue Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.35. (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.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Ford Avenue Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Woodbridge Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodbridge Township School District 377th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ford Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ford Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.51 416th 1204 65.4%
2004 80.04 181st 1298 86.1%
2005 66.69 539th 1303 58.6%
2006 51.75 817th 1314 37.8%
2007 67.81 536th 1329 59.7%
2008 63.18 613th 1338 54.2%
2009 78.70 248th 1346 81.6%
2010 84.03 101st 1354 92.5%
2011 83.88 111th 1360 91.8%
2012 74.63 377th 1363 72.3%
2013 67.83 544th 1367 60.2%
2014 64.07 593rd 1363 56.5%
2015 58.05 592nd 1357 56.4%
2016 51.16 700th 1346 48.0%
2017 41.95 830th 1352 38.6%
2018 41.08 847th 1353 37.4%
2019 32.17 968th 1360 28.8%
2021 29.41 878th 1317 33.3%
2022 45.63 723rd 1345 46.2%
2023 37.35 839th 1342 37.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ford Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.99 437th 942 53.6%
2019 41.90 530th 948 44.1%
2021 34.45 563rd 839 32.9%
2022 49.46 380th 863 56.0%
2023 57.56 301st 910 66.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Ford Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.17 713th 1333 46.5%
2019 32.56 936th 1331 29.7%
2021 28.75 884th 1290 31.5%
2022 42.86 743rd 1326 44.0%
2023 40.42 767th 1318 41.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ford Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.99 958th 1334 28.2%
2019 31.90 931st 1335 30.3%
2021 32.04 829th 1297 36.1%
2022 48.21 665th 1324 49.8%
2023 34.52 843rd 1315 35.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ford Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.33 302nd 370 18.4%
2019 30.36 264th 370 28.6%
2021 4.61 331st 339 2.4%
2023 0.19 325th 346 6.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ford Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.09 409th 870 53.0%
2019 48.58 436th 899 51.5%
2021 42.87 466th 896 48.0%
2022 59.83 317th 953 66.7%
2023 44.72 503rd 982 48.8%
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Rank History for White students at Ford Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.69 906th 1022 11.4%
2019 12.75 924th 1023 9.7%
2021 25.58 787th 964 18.4%
2022 39.43 614th 976 37.1%
2023 32.92 689th 975 29.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Ford Avenue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 210 23 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1989 231 23 21 9 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1990 234 24 21 14 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1991 187 26 15 12 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1992 199 29 12 18 2 n/a n/a 0 260
1993 205 34 9 26 2 n/a n/a 0 276
1994 224 38 12 26 4 n/a n/a 0 304
1995 235 39 11 22 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1996 235 39 11 22 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1998 213 29 17 22 3 n/a n/a 0 284
1999 204 24 27 17 2 n/a n/a 0 274
2000 190 32 42 27 4 n/a n/a 0 295
2001 172 37 50 26 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2002 155 44 61 31 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2003 155 44 61 31 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2004 153 43 77 37 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2005 138 37 61 48 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2006 136 37 68 45 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2007 147 36 77 52 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2008 125 23 23 43 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2009 117 19 24 42 0 0 0 0 202
2010 115 23 26 51 0 0 0 0 215
2011 112 23 36 48 0 0 2 0 221
2012 119 19 33 43 0 0 0 0 214
2013 107 16 38 44 0 0 3 0 208
2014 117 21 36 49 0 0 2 0 225
2015 114 15 47 50 0 0 5 0 231
2016 107 15 46 43 0 0 5 0 216
2017 113 15 44 47 0 1 8 0 228
2018 99 19 41 55 0 0 9 0 223
2019 109 19 37 72 0 0 10 0 247
2020 102 24 33 92 0 0 7 0 258
2021 90 29 36 93 0 0 8 0 256
2022 81 31 42 102 0 0 7 0 263
2023 67 33 40 97 0 0 4 0 241

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 Ford Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 259 14.0 18.5 n/a
1989 284 15.0 18.9 n/a
1990 293 15.0 19.5 2
1991 240 13.0 18.4 4.2
1992 260 14.0 18.5 5.8
1993 276 13.0 21.2 4.7
1994 304 14.0 21.7 7.2
1995 307 14.0 21.9 5.5
1996 307 14.0 21.9 5.5
1998 284 15.0 18.9 4.9
1999 274 15.0 18.3 7.3
2000 295 16.0 18.4 8.5
2001 285 16.2 17.6 8.1
2002 291 16.0 18.2 7.2
2003 291 16.0 18.2 7.2
2004 310 18.0 17.2 7.4
2005 284 16.0 17.8 n/a
2006 286 18.0 15.9 8
2007 312 20.0 15.6 9.9
2008 214 12.0 17.8 11.7
2009 202 15.1 11.3 16.8
2010 215 13.0 16.5 21.9
2011 221 12.0 18.4 22.2
2012 214 12.8 16.7 21
2013 208 17.0 12.2 21.2
2014 225 16.0 14.0 26.7
2015 231 16.0 14.4 24.7
2016 216 15.0 14.4 28.2
2017 228 16.5 13.8 21.5
2018 223 15.5 14.3 27.4
2019 247 17.0 14.5 36.4
2020 258 21.0 12.2 42.2
2021 256 20.0 12.8 39.1
2022 263 21.0 12.5 33.5
2023 241 22.0 10.9 45.2

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 Ford Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 259 14.0 18.5 n/a
1989 284 15.0 18.9 n/a
1990 293 15.0 19.5 2
1991 240 13.0 18.4 4.2
1992 260 14.0 18.5 5.8
1993 276 13.0 21.2 4.7
1994 304 14.0 21.7 7.2
1995 307 14.0 21.9 5.5
1996 307 14.0 21.9 5.5
1998 284 15.0 18.9 4.9
1999 274 15.0 18.3 7.3
2000 295 16.0 18.4 8.5
2001 285 16.2 17.6 8.1
2002 291 16.0 18.2 7.2
2003 291 16.0 18.2 7.2
2004 310 18.0 17.2 7.4
2005 284 16.0 17.8 n/a
2006 286 18.0 15.9 8
2007 312 20.0 15.6 9.9
2008 214 12.0 17.8 11.7
2009 202 15.1 11.3 16.8
2010 215 13.0 16.5 21.9
2011 221 12.0 18.4 22.2
2012 214 12.8 16.7 21
2013 208 17.0 12.2 21.2
2014 225 16.0 14.0 26.7
2015 231 16.0 14.4 24.7
2016 216 15.0 14.4 28.2
2017 228 16.5 13.8 21.5
2018 223 15.5 14.3 27.4
2019 247 17.0 14.5 36.4
2020 258 21.0 12.2 42.2
2021 256 20.0 12.8 39.1
2022 263 21.0 12.5 33.5
2023 241 22.0 10.9 45.2

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 Ford Avenue Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $4,753

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ford Avenue 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 968th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 839th of 1342 Elementary schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ford Avenue Elementary School)34.225.4
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge Township School District)45.645.9
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ford Avenue Elementary School)26.323.6
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodbridge Township School District)55.148.9
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ford Avenue Elementary School)39.542.3
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge Township School District)52.545.9
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ford Avenue Elementary School)44.247.2
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Woodbridge Township School District)55.245.3
 9.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ford Avenue Elementary School)46.850
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge Township School District)47.450
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ford Avenue Elementary School)57.441.3
 16.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Woodbridge Township School District)48.641.4
 7.2%
   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 Students247241
 2.4%
African American1933
 73.7%
American Indian00
Asian3740
 8.1%
Hispanic7297
 34.7%
Pacific Islander00
White10967
 38.5%
Two or More Races104
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.4%45.2%
 8.8%




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Students at Ford Avenue Elementary School are 40% Hispanic, 28% White, 17% Asian, 14% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended Ford Avenue Elementary School.


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