Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten, Lillian M. Dunfee 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 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Math Proficiency: 41%
- Reading Proficiency: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School's student population of 325 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
24%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
63%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School often compared to?
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cecil S. Collins Elementary School, Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School?
325 students attend Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School?
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School offer ?
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School part of?
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School is part of Barnegat Township School District.
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