Serving 202 students in grades 1-2, Atco 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-2
Enrollment: 202 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19%
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Atco Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Atco Elementary School?
202 students attend Atco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Atco Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atco Elementary School?
Atco Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Atco Elementary School offer ?
Atco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Atco Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-2
Enrollment: 202 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19%
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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