Chatsworth Elementary School

Summary:

Chatsworth Elementary School is a small public school serving grades PK-8 in the Woodland Township School District in Chatsworth, New Jersey. With just 103 students, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

However, Chatsworth Elementary faces significant challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 25.0% in recent years - much higher than the state average. Its test scores are also well below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates ranged from just 16.7% to 78.6%, compared to the state average of 50.8% to 53.9%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were 18.2% to 58.3%, versus the state average of 19.4% to 45%.

When compared to nearby schools like Whiting Elementary School and Indian Mills Elementary School, Chatsworth Elementary performs significantly worse on key metrics. Its statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past decade, suggesting the school's performance is worsening relative to other New Jersey schools. While the reasons for the school's challenges are complex, its small size, high absenteeism, and lower socioeconomic status of the student population may be contributing factors.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 2 John Bowker Jr. Blvd
       Chatsworth, NJ  08019-0477


(609) 726-1230

District: Woodland Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
997th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,535 Help


Students who attend Chatsworth Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Seneca High School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.8 Help
Number of students:  103

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.3%
Hispanic:
5.8%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.7% Help


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Compare Details Chatsworth Elementary School ranks worse than 74.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.91. (See more...)
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Compare Details Chatsworth Elementary School ranks worse than 54.1% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.57. (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 (90.3%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chatsworth Elementary School is 6.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chatsworth Elementary School is $15,535.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chatsworth Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chatsworth Elementary School 997th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Chatsworth Elementary School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Chatsworth Elementary School 402nd of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Chatsworth Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Woodland Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodland Township School District 453rd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chatsworth Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Chatsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 40.83 827th 1204 31.3%
2004 37.05 964th 1298 25.7%
2005 46.64 866th 1303 33.5%
2006 55.45 772nd 1314 41.2%
2007 44.94 930th 1329 30.0%
2008 47.64 877th 1338 34.5%
2009 41.86 924th 1346 31.4%
2010 32.81 1038th 1354 23.3%
2011 36.89 998th 1360 26.6%
2012 40.73 944th 1363 30.7%
2013 42.76 916th 1367 33.0%
2014 50.97 801st 1363 41.2%
2015 35.80 907th 1357 33.2%
2016 32.16 949th 1346 29.5%
2017 14.63 1163rd 1352 14.0%
2018 12.40 1199th 1353 11.4%
2019 20.47 1115th 1360 18.0%
2021 33.34 820th 1317 37.7%
2022 18.85 1098th 1345 18.4%
2023 21.33 1068th 1342 20.4%
2024 25.91 997th 1338 25.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Chatsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.95 1117th 1333 16.2%
2019 34.63 912th 1331 31.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Chatsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.62 1158th 1334 13.2%
2019 33.51 919th 1335 31.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Chatsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.88 986th 1022 3.5%
2019 9.19 948th 1023 7.3%
2021 19.07 849th 964 11.9%
2022 2.66 942nd 976 3.5%
2023 4.53 932nd 975 4.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Chatsworth Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Chatsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.98 327th 574 43.0%
2004 83.71 69th 588 88.3%
2005 59.79 324th 599 45.9%
2006 70.18 240th 615 61.0%
2007 56.82 364th 631 42.3%
2008 70.79 213th 640 66.7%
2009 71.75 208th 664 68.7%
2010 53.95 403rd 677 40.5%
2011 60.38 327th 684 52.2%
2012 44.49 445th 677 34.3%
2013 42.43 471st 704 33.1%
2014 47.20 428th 717 40.3%
2015 20.48 570th 713 20.1%
2016 50.27 349th 713 51.1%
2017 40.77 427th 712 40.0%
2018 36.47 478th 716 33.2%
2019 28.76 535th 745 28.2%
2021 37.94 364th 652 44.2%
2022 29.06 516th 745 30.7%
2023 32.18 496th 748 33.7%
2024 42.57 402nd 743 45.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Chatsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.57 482nd 703 31.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Chatsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.69 465th 697 33.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Chatsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.89 419th 497 15.7%
2019 7.79 477th 504 5.4%
2021 18.87 390th 435 10.3%
2023 4.53 492nd 509 3.3%
2024 60.73 179th 510 64.9%
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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.

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Chatsworth Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Chatsworth Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 150 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1989 155 8 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1990 160 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1991 158 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1992 165 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1993 175 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1994 178 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1995 151 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1996 151 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1998 166 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1999 181 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2000 155 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2001 137 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2002 143 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2003 143 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2004 129 6 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2005 136 6 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2006 138 8 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2007 137 9 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2008 137 11 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2009 130 9 0 9 0 0 0 0 148
2010 136 10 0 6 0 0 0 0 152
2011 128 7 0 6 3 0 0 0 144
2012 134 8 2 7 0 0 0 0 151
2013 140 10 2 8 0 0 0 0 160
2014 133 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 145
2015 138 5 0 9 0 0 0 0 152
2016 138 4 1 8 0 0 0 0 151
2017 135 4 0 8 0 0 0 0 147
2018 118 4 0 5 0 0 1 0 128
2019 117 4 0 6 0 0 2 0 129
2020 128 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 135
2021 112 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 118
2022 99 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 103
2023 97 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 103
2024 93 1 0 6 0 0 3 0 103

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 Chatsworth Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 155 11.0 14.0 n/a
1989 167 12.0 13.9 n/a
1990 163 12.0 13.5 4.9
1991 162 12.0 13.5 8.6
1992 168 12.0 14.0 8.9
1993 179 12.6 14.2 8.9
1994 180 13.0 13.8 11.7
1995 152 13.0 11.7 15.8
1996 152 13.0 11.7 15.8
1998 166 13.0 12.8 9.6
1999 181 14.0 12.9 8.3
2000 156 14.0 11.1 9.6
2001 139 14.2 9.8 11.5
2002 148 13.8 10.7 12.2
2003 148 13.8 10.7 12.2
2004 143 13.2 10.8 16.1
2005 151 13.2 11.4 n/a
2006 153 13.2 11.6 17
2007 155 13.0 11.9 15.5
2008 159 11.0 14.5 13.2
2009 148 13.8 8.3 16.9
2010 152 11.0 13.8 16.4
2011 144 11.3 12.7 13.9
2012 151 13.8 10.9 19.2
2013 160 7.4 21.6 18.8
2014 145 13.7 10.5 22.8
2015 152 15.0 10.1 19.1
2016 151 15.0 10.0 22.5
2017 147 13.8 10.6 20.4
2018 128 16.2 7.9 21.1
2019 129 16.7 7.7 17.8
2020 135 17.0 7.9 17.8
2021 118 16.8 7.0 16.9
2022 103 16.8 6.1 14.6
2023 103 14.0 7.3 11.7
2024 103 15.0 6.8 8.7

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 Chatsworth Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 155 11.0 14.0 n/a
1989 167 12.0 13.9 n/a
1990 163 12.0 13.5 4.9
1991 162 12.0 13.5 8.6
1992 168 12.0 14.0 8.9
1993 179 12.6 14.2 8.9
1994 180 13.0 13.8 11.7
1995 152 13.0 11.7 15.8
1996 152 13.0 11.7 15.8
1998 166 13.0 12.8 9.6
1999 181 14.0 12.9 8.3
2000 156 14.0 11.1 9.6
2001 139 14.2 9.8 11.5
2002 148 13.8 10.7 12.2
2003 148 13.8 10.7 12.2
2004 143 13.2 10.8 16.1
2005 151 13.2 11.4 n/a
2006 153 13.2 11.6 17
2007 155 13.0 11.9 15.5
2008 159 11.0 14.5 13.2
2009 148 13.8 8.3 16.9
2010 152 11.0 13.8 16.4
2011 144 11.3 12.7 13.9
2012 151 13.8 10.9 19.2
2013 160 7.4 21.6 18.8
2014 145 13.7 10.5 22.8
2015 152 15.0 10.1 19.1
2016 151 15.0 10.0 22.5
2017 147 13.8 10.6 20.4
2018 128 16.2 7.9 21.1
2019 129 16.7 7.7 17.8
2020 135 17.0 7.9 17.8
2021 118 16.8 7.0 16.9
2022 103 16.8 6.1 14.6
2023 103 14.0 7.3 11.7
2024 103 15.0 6.8 8.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chatsworth Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $412 (2.7%) $15,123 (97.3%) $15,535

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chatsworth Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1115th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1068th of 1342 Elementary schools
 2.4%
Ranks 535th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 496th of 748 Middle schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chatsworth Elementary School)257.1
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Township School District)257.1
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chatsworth Elementary School)33.338.5
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodland Township School District)33.338.5
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chatsworth Elementary School)21.440
 18.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Township School District)21.440
 18.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chatsworth Elementary School)42.840
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Township School District)42.840
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chatsworth Elementary School)36.411.1
 25.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Township School District)36.411.1
 25.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.949.6
 8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chatsworth Elementary School)9.111.1
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Township School District)9.111.1
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.836
 10.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chatsworth Elementary School)42.912.5
 30.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Township School District)42.912.5
 30.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chatsworth Elementary School)28.612.5
 16.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Township School District)28.612.5
 16.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chatsworth Elementary School)47.854.6
 6.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Township School District)47.854.6
 6.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chatsworth Elementary School)34.718.2
 16.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Township School District)34.718.2
 16.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chatsworth Elementary School)46.741.7
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Township School District)46.741.7
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chatsworth Elementary School)00
   8th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Township School District)00
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students129103
 20.2%
African American41
 75%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic64
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White11797
 17.1%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.8%11.7%
 6.2%


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Students at Chatsworth Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Chatsworth Elementary School ranks 997th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 103 students attended Chatsworth Elementary School.

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

High : Seneca High School


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