Serving 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chews Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chews Elementary School's student population of 716 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
716 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Chews Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chews Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1321 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
16%
14%
White
58%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chews Elementary School's ranking?
Chews Elementary School is ranked #1321 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Chews Elementary School often compared to?
Chews Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union Valley Elementary School, James W. Lilley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Chews Elementary School?
716 students attend Chews Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Chews Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chews Elementary School?
Chews Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chews Elementary School offer ?
Chews Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chews Elementary School part of?
Chews Elementary School is part of Gloucester Township School District.
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