Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School

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Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Salem, New Jersey, with 177 students. The school is part of the Lower Alloways Creek School District, which is ranked 347 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School consistently underperforms the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 21.4%, compared to the state average of 43.6%. The school also has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.9% to 19.2% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 15.82% to 23.93% over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Hopewell Crest and Elsinboro Township School, Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School's performance is generally lower, with those schools having higher test scores and better overall rankings. However, the Bridgeton City School District, which includes schools like West Avenue, Broad Street, and Quarter Mile Lane, consistently performs worse than Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School across all metrics. Despite the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.3 to 8.8 over the past few years, it is not translating into better academic outcomes, suggesting that other factors, such as curriculum, instruction, and school leadership, may need to be addressed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 967 Main St Canton
       Salem, NJ  08079


(856) 935-2707

District: The Lower Alloways Creek School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
830th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,051 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.5 Help
Number of students:  173

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.1%
Two or more races:
4.0%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.5% Help


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Compare Details Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 62% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School ranks better than 64.1% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.25. (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 Racial makeup is: White (93.1%), two or more races (4%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School is 7.5. (See more...)
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Compare Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School employs 22.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School is $15,051.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School 830th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School 267th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

The Lower Alloways Creek School District:

SchoolDigger ranks The Lower Alloways Creek School District 347th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.61 676th 1204 43.9%
2004 65.81 554th 1298 57.3%
2005 42.04 922nd 1303 29.2%
2006 62.79 643rd 1314 51.1%
2007 54.63 802nd 1329 39.7%
2008 46.74 894th 1338 33.2%
2009 52.74 773rd 1346 42.6%
2010 54.47 763rd 1354 43.6%
2011 54.30 778th 1360 42.8%
2012 68.94 521st 1363 61.8%
2013 66.00 584th 1367 57.3%
2014 60.86 646th 1363 52.6%
2015 26.69 1011th 1357 25.5%
2016 30.80 972nd 1346 27.8%
2017 37.06 892nd 1352 34.0%
2018 32.32 974th 1353 28.0%
2019 41.80 834th 1360 38.7%
2021 39.75 729th 1317 44.6%
2022 43.66 751st 1345 44.2%
2023 64.70 487th 1342 63.7%
2024 37.60 830th 1338 38.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.01 915th 1022 10.5%
2021 27.45 766th 964 20.5%
2024 15.63 842nd 963 12.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.73 123rd 574 78.6%
2004 88.97 17th 588 97.1%
2005 76.95 156th 599 74.0%
2006 57.80 349th 615 43.3%
2007 46.46 430th 631 31.9%
2008 45.23 432nd 640 32.5%
2009 44.24 451st 664 32.1%
2010 68.46 260th 677 61.6%
2011 59.72 337th 684 50.7%
2012 63.10 312th 677 53.9%
2013 47.97 434th 704 38.4%
2014 64.93 293rd 717 59.1%
2015 43.90 406th 713 43.1%
2016 40.54 447th 713 37.3%
2017 64.23 247th 712 65.3%
2018 59.89 285th 716 60.2%
2019 67.60 227th 745 69.5%
2021 54.54 257th 652 60.6%
2022 60.69 258th 745 65.4%
2023 56.74 295th 748 60.6%
2024 61.25 267th 743 64.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.32 238th 497 52.1%
2021 48.26 202nd 435 53.6%
2023 86.26 33rd 509 93.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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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Enrollment information for Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 236 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1989 242 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1990 251 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1991 257 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1992 269 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1993 272 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1994 251 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1995 233 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1996 233 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1998 236 8 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1999 234 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2000 210 1 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2001 205 1 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2002 221 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2003 221 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2004 217 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2005 226 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2006 222 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2007 229 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2008 226 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2009 216 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 223
2010 208 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 215
2011 197 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 202
2012 186 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 193
2013 192 7 0 2 0 2 0 0 203
2014 182 8 0 2 0 1 0 0 193
2015 166 8 0 2 0 1 1 0 178
2016 151 6 0 1 0 1 2 0 161
2017 151 5 0 1 0 1 1 0 159
2018 155 4 0 2 0 1 1 0 163
2019 158 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 163
2020 156 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 160
2021 159 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 163
2022 137 1 1 2 0 0 3 0 144
2023 165 1 0 3 0 0 8 0 177
2024 161 3 0 2 0 0 7 0 173

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 240 23.0 10.4 n/a
1989 247 24.0 10.2 n/a
1990 253 26.0 9.7 n/a
1991 259 28.0 9.2 0
1992 273 28.0 9.7 n/a
1993 277 28.5 9.7 0
1994 256 28.4 9.0 7.4
1995 238 27.4 8.7 10.5
1996 238 27.4 8.7 10.5
1998 249 26.9 9.3 14.9
1999 240 26.9 8.9 12.5
2000 217 26.1 8.3 16.1
2001 212 27.4 7.7 15.6
2002 226 27.0 8.4 14.6
2003 226 27.0 8.4 14.6
2004 221 23.0 9.6 12.2
2005 228 23.7 9.6 n/a
2006 229 23.3 9.8 11.8
2007 236 23.3 10.1 13.1
2008 231 23.0 10.0 10
2009 223 25.3 7.1 11.2
2010 215 21.0 10.2 14
2011 202 20.0 10.1 14.9
2012 193 20.3 9.5 13
2013 203 19.9 10.2 14.3
2014 193 21.7 8.8 21.8
2015 178 21.0 8.4 26.4
2016 161 22.0 7.3 25.5
2017 159 18.0 8.8 25.8
2018 163 20.1 8.0 25.2
2019 163 19.1 8.5 25.2
2020 160 20.4 7.8 30
2021 163 20.4 7.9 23.9
2022 144 19.5 7.3 22.2
2023 177 20.0 8.8 15.8
2024 173 22.8 7.5 29.5

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 Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 240 23.0 10.4 n/a
1989 247 24.0 10.2 n/a
1990 253 26.0 9.7 n/a
1991 259 28.0 9.2 0
1992 273 28.0 9.7 n/a
1993 277 28.5 9.7 0
1994 256 28.4 9.0 7.4
1995 238 27.4 8.7 10.5
1996 238 27.4 8.7 10.5
1998 249 26.9 9.3 14.9
1999 240 26.9 8.9 12.5
2000 217 26.1 8.3 16.1
2001 212 27.4 7.7 15.6
2002 226 27.0 8.4 14.6
2003 226 27.0 8.4 14.6
2004 221 23.0 9.6 12.2
2005 228 23.7 9.6 n/a
2006 229 23.3 9.8 11.8
2007 236 23.3 10.1 13.1
2008 231 23.0 10.0 10
2009 223 25.3 7.1 11.2
2010 215 21.0 10.2 14
2011 202 20.0 10.1 14.9
2012 193 20.3 9.5 13
2013 203 19.9 10.2 14.3
2014 193 21.7 8.8 21.8
2015 178 21.0 8.4 26.4
2016 161 22.0 7.3 25.5
2017 159 18.0 8.8 25.8
2018 163 20.1 8.0 25.2
2019 163 19.1 8.5 25.2
2020 160 20.4 7.8 30
2021 163 20.4 7.9 23.9
2022 144 19.5 7.3 22.2
2023 177 20.0 8.8 15.8
2024 173 22.8 7.5 29.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $845 (5.6%) $14,206 (94.4%) $15,051

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 834th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 487th of 1342 Elementary schools
 25%
Ranks 227th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 295th of 748 Middle schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School)23.125
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (The Lower Alloways Creek School District)23.125
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School)69.291.7
 22.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (The Lower Alloways Creek School District)69.291.7
 22.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School)26.353
 26.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (The Lower Alloways Creek School District)26.353
 26.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School)42.168.8
 26.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (The Lower Alloways Creek School District)42.168.8
 26.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School)6050
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (The Lower Alloways Creek School District)6050
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School)46.760
 13.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (The Lower Alloways Creek School District)46.760
 13.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School)42.144.4
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (The Lower Alloways Creek School District)42.144.4
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School)57.950
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (The Lower Alloways Creek School District)57.950
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School)5071.4
 21.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (The Lower Alloways Creek School District)5071.4
 21.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School)6071.4
 11.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (The Lower Alloways Creek School District)6071.4
 11.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School)78.940.9
 38%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (The Lower Alloways Creek School District)78.940.9
 38%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School)57.925.1
 32.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (The Lower Alloways Creek School District)57.925.1
 32.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students163177
 8.6%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White158165
 4.4%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.2%15.8%
 9.3%


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Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School ranks 830th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 173 students attended Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School.


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