Serving 255 students in grades 3-6, Frederic A. Priff 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 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frederic A. Priff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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Frederic A. Priff Elementary School's student population of 255 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederic A. Priff Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#1334 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
14%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
80%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frederic A. Priff Elementary School is ranked #1334 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Frederic A. Priff Elementary School?
255 students attend Frederic A. Priff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Frederic A. Priff Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederic A. Priff Elementary School?
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frederic A. Priff Elementary School offer ?
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Frederic A. Priff Elementary School part of?
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School is part of Ocean Township School District.
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