Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Dawes Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dawes Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dawes Avenue Elementary School's student population of 341 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Dawes Avenue 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 Dawes Avenue Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1723 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
36%
35%
Black
19%
14%
White
32%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawes Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Dawes Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1723 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dawes Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Dawes Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School, Jordan Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dawes Avenue Elementary School?
341 students attend Dawes Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Dawes Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dawes Avenue Elementary School?
Dawes Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dawes Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Dawes Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dawes Avenue Elementary School part of?
Dawes Avenue Elementary School is part of Somers Point School District.
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