Smithville Elementary School

Summary:

Smithville Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Galloway, New Jersey, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 573 students. The school is part of the Galloway Township Public School District, which is ranked 477 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Smithville Elementary School faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to state and district averages. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are generally lower than the state averages across all grade levels, and its performance on the NJSLA-S (Science) assessment is also below the state average. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than White students, and English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education students also performing relatively well. The school's chronic absenteeism rates are consistently high, ranging from 15.5% to 18.1% over the past few years, which may be contributing to the school's overall academic underperformance.

Compared to nearby schools, Smithville Elementary School's performance is generally lower than schools like Arthur Rann Elementary School and Reeds Road Elementary School within the Galloway Township Public School District. However, the school outperforms some nearby schools in the Pleasantville Public School District, such as North Main Street Elementary School and Washington Avenue Elementary School. The nearby Port Republic Elementary School, which is in a different district, stands out as a high-performing school with significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics across all grade levels.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 37 S Old Port Republic Road
       Galloway, NJ  08205


(609) 748-1250

District: Galloway Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
919th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,933 Help


Students who attend Smithville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Galloway Township Middle School
High:    Absegami High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  581

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.2%
African American:
22.0%
Hispanic:
19.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Smithville Elementary School ranks worse than 68.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Galloway Township Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.67. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Smithville Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.2%), African American (22%), Hispanic (19.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smithville Elementary School is 10.7, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Galloway Township Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smithville Elementary School is $10,933. 3 elementary schools in the Galloway Township Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smithville Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithville Elementary School 919th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Smithville Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Galloway Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Galloway Township Public School District 477th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Smithville Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Smithville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.54 653rd 1204 45.8%
2004 46.34 864th 1298 33.4%
2005 38.18 964th 1303 26.0%
2006 46.39 883rd 1314 32.8%
2007 62.98 651st 1329 51.0%
2008 52.62 807th 1338 39.7%
2009 47.78 840th 1346 37.6%
2010 44.50 906th 1354 33.1%
2011 33.27 1030th 1360 24.3%
2012 39.44 965th 1363 29.2%
2013 47.98 850th 1367 37.8%
2014 48.25 847th 1363 37.9%
2015 46.86 766th 1357 43.6%
2016 37.74 869th 1346 35.4%
2017 37.66 879th 1352 35.0%
2018 31.39 988th 1353 27.0%
2019 38.72 877th 1360 35.5%
2021 39.43 735th 1317 44.2%
2022 36.55 847th 1345 37.0%
2023 30.65 945th 1342 29.6%
2024 31.67 919th 1338 31.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Smithville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.74 86th 499 82.8%
2024 68.03 111th 559 80.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Smithville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.82 616th 1001 38.5%
2019 36.57 567th 1007 43.7%
2021 49.76 363rd 868 58.2%
2022 39.42 495th 949 47.8%
2023 33.79 571st 958 40.4%
2024 27.61 669th 989 32.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smithville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.55 717th 942 23.9%
2019 40.04 549th 948 42.1%
2021 61.77 216th 839 74.3%
2022 45.65 432nd 863 49.9%
2023 38.91 532nd 910 41.5%
2024 40.82 524th 939 44.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Smithville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.93 945th 1333 29.1%
2019 39.44 853rd 1331 35.9%
2021 49.43 598th 1290 53.6%
2022 38.54 804th 1326 39.4%
2023 35.68 836th 1318 36.6%
2024 35.63 834th 1317 36.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Smithville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.54 966th 1334 27.6%
2019 38.02 851st 1335 36.3%
2021 32.77 815th 1297 37.2%
2022 36.55 824th 1324 37.8%
2023 28.21 940th 1315 28.5%
2024 30.02 913th 1313 30.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Smithville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.64 350th 517 32.3%
2019 37.10 352nd 522 32.6%
2021 56.81 147th 456 67.8%
2022 66.35 132nd 494 73.3%
2023 40.46 272nd 463 41.3%
2024 35.57 317th 469 32.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Smithville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.06 337th 870 61.3%
2019 46.49 467th 899 48.1%
2021 67.74 191st 896 78.7%
2022 51.52 391st 953 59.0%
2023 50.19 448th 982 54.4%
2024 49.23 452nd 989 54.3%
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Rank History for White students at Smithville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.39 824th 1022 19.4%
2019 46.41 569th 1023 44.4%
2021 33.88 676th 964 29.9%
2022 30.51 724th 976 25.8%
2023 26.60 745th 975 23.6%
2024 29.40 718th 963 25.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Smithville Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 301 16 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1993 486 16 17 11 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1994 574 63 25 21 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1995 652 88 31 26 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1996 652 88 31 26 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1998 602 84 39 32 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1999 683 100 50 48 0 n/a n/a 0 881
2000 661 104 59 40 0 n/a n/a 0 864
2001 497 54 42 37 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2002 488 62 53 44 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2003 488 62 53 44 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2004 471 58 52 34 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2005 457 85 48 41 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2006 448 89 62 56 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2007 403 88 58 68 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2008 349 75 51 66 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2009 340 57 47 77 0 6 0 0 527
2010 354 73 48 78 0 4 0 0 557
2011 338 107 59 113 0 5 14 0 636
2012 333 106 46 134 0 3 27 0 649
2013 325 132 40 124 1 1 31 0 654
2014 302 145 38 124 1 1 29 0 640
2015 286 131 36 126 3 1 32 0 615
2016 289 125 35 144 2 1 41 0 637
2017 306 132 39 138 2 0 39 0 656
2018 320 151 27 149 1 0 44 0 692
2019 294 144 24 134 0 0 38 0 634
2020 313 152 23 133 1 0 39 0 661
2021 284 168 37 92 3 2 12 0 598
2022 248 145 49 97 2 0 21 0 562
2023 267 134 42 101 4 0 25 0 573
2024 274 128 36 112 2 0 29 0 581

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smithville Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 333 28.0 11.8 5.7
1993 530 41.5 12.8 6.6
1994 683 46.7 14.6 10.1
1995 797 50.5 15.8 11.5
1996 797 50.5 15.8 11.5
1998 757 52.0 14.6 9.2
1999 881 52.5 16.8 12.5
2000 864 53.0 16.3 16.8
2001 630 55.3 11.4 14.3
2002 647 51.0 12.7 10.5
2003 647 51.0 12.7 10.5
2004 615 51.0 12.1 16.9
2005 631 53.0 11.9 n/a
2006 655 54.0 12.1 23.2
2007 617 52.0 11.9 25.8
2008 541 37.0 14.6 30.9
2009 527 48.7 9.2 33.6
2010 557 44.0 12.6 36.8
2011 636 49.6 12.8 43.9
2012 649 58.2 11.1 45.6
2013 654 58.0 11.2 50.5
2014 640 56.1 11.3 49.5
2015 615 56.0 10.9 49.4
2016 637 55.0 11.5 51.8
2017 656 58.2 11.2 51.7
2018 692 54.4 12.7 45.7
2019 634 56.2 11.2 49.1
2020 661 57.2 11.5 51
2021 598 62.7 9.5 46.7
2022 562 58.7 9.5 40
2023 573 58.0 9.8 44.3
2024 581 54.0 10.7 47.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Smithville Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 333 28.0 11.8 5.7
1993 530 41.5 12.8 6.6
1994 683 46.7 14.6 10.1
1995 797 50.5 15.8 11.5
1996 797 50.5 15.8 11.5
1998 757 52.0 14.6 9.2
1999 881 52.5 16.8 12.5
2000 864 53.0 16.3 16.8
2001 630 55.3 11.4 14.3
2002 647 51.0 12.7 10.5
2003 647 51.0 12.7 10.5
2004 615 51.0 12.1 16.9
2005 631 53.0 11.9 n/a
2006 655 54.0 12.1 23.2
2007 617 52.0 11.9 25.8
2008 541 37.0 14.6 30.9
2009 527 48.7 9.2 33.6
2010 557 44.0 12.6 36.8
2011 636 49.6 12.8 43.9
2012 649 58.2 11.1 45.6
2013 654 58.0 11.2 50.5
2014 640 56.1 11.3 49.5
2015 615 56.0 10.9 49.4
2016 637 55.0 11.5 51.8
2017 656 58.2 11.2 51.7
2018 692 54.4 12.7 45.7
2019 634 56.2 11.2 49.1
2020 661 57.2 11.5 51
2021 598 62.7 9.5 46.7
2022 562 58.7 9.5 40
2023 573 58.0 9.8 44.3
2024 581 54.0 10.7 47.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Smithville Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $554 (5.1%) $10,379 (94.9%) $10,933

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smithville Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 877th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 945th of 1342 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Smithville Elementary School)3925.6
 13.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Galloway Township Public School District)30.619
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smithville Elementary School)58.538.1
 20.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Galloway Township Public School District)47.135
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Smithville Elementary School)55.335.7
 19.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Galloway Township Public School District)41.942.9
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smithville Elementary School)45.735.8
 9.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Galloway Township Public School District)43.942.6
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Smithville Elementary School)46.530.1
 16.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Galloway Township Public School District)46.433.9
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smithville Elementary School)36.432.2
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Galloway Township Public School District)43.939.5
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Smithville Elementary School)43.229.5
 13.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Galloway Township Public School District)47.435.1
 12.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Smithville Elementary School)37.531.2
 6.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Galloway Township Public School District)39.231.9
 7.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students634573
 9.6%
African American144134
 6.9%
American Indian04
Asian2442
 75%
Hispanic134101
 24.6%
Pacific Islander00
White294267
 9.2%
Two or More Races3825
 34.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.1%44.3%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Smithville Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 581 students attended Smithville Elementary School.

Smithville Elementary School ranks 919th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Smithville Elementary School are 47% White, 22% African American, 19% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Smithville Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Galloway Township Middle School
High : Absegami High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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