Countryside Elementary School

Summary:

Countryside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 322 students. The school is part of the Mount Laurel Township School District, which is ranked 321 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Countryside Elementary School consistently performs above the district and state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency rates for grades 3 and 4. In the 2023-2024 school year, Countryside's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 49.3%, compared to the district's 42.8% and the state's 43.6%. Similarly, their 4th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 51.9%, higher than the district's 57.6% and the state's 50.8%. In Mathematics, Countryside's 3rd-grade proficiency rate was 67.2%, significantly higher than the district's 48.5% and the state's 47.6%. Their 4th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 50.9%, also above the district's 46.5% and the state's 45%.

Countryside Elementary School performs particularly well in certain student subgroups, such as African American students and Special Education students, ranking in the top quartile of New Jersey elementary schools for these groups. However, the school has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism over the past few years, rising from 10.1% in 2020-2021 to 16.6% in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby schools in the Cherry Hill School District, such as James F. Cooper Elementary and Richard Stockton Elementary, Countryside's performance is more mixed, with some schools outperforming Countryside in certain subject areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 115 Schoolhouse Lane
       Mount Laurel, NJ  08054


(856) 234-2750

District: Mount Laurel Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
489th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,922 Help


Students who attend Countryside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hartford Upper Elementary School
    T. E. Harrington Middle School
High:    Lenape High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  306

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.0%
Asian:
16.3%
African American:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.8% Help


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Compare Details Countryside Elementary School ranks better than 63.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Mount Laurel Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.93. (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 Countryside Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Mount Laurel Township School District. Student population at Countryside Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49%), Asian (16.3%), African American (15%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Countryside Elementary School is 10.7, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Mount Laurel Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Countryside Elementary School is $9,922, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Mount Laurel Township School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Countryside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Countryside Elementary School 489th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Countryside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mount Laurel Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Laurel Township School District 321st of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Countryside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Countryside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.94 248th 1204 79.4%
2004 76.21 292nd 1298 77.5%
2005 79.77 184th 1303 85.9%
2006 83.66 49th 1314 96.3%
2007 80.32 121st 1329 90.9%
2008 84.95 32nd 1338 97.6%
2009 80.45 194th 1346 85.6%
2010 81.28 174th 1354 87.1%
2011 76.36 323rd 1360 76.3%
2012 79.47 236th 1363 82.7%
2013 81.80 183rd 1367 86.6%
2014 84.96 108th 1363 92.1%
2015 77.55 312th 1357 77.0%
2016 80.55 258th 1346 80.8%
2017 67.54 496th 1352 63.3%
2018 73.84 390th 1353 71.2%
2019 67.88 477th 1360 64.9%
2021 63.94 424th 1317 67.8%
2022 60.62 544th 1345 59.6%
2023 63.74 497th 1342 63.0%
2024 63.93 489th 1338 63.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Countryside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.26 294th 1007 70.8%
2022 64.57 257th 949 72.9%
2023 73.64 178th 958 81.4%
2024 61.10 292nd 989 70.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Countryside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.13 406th 910 55.4%
2024 59.54 294th 939 68.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Countryside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.28 424th 1333 68.2%
2019 67.16 475th 1331 64.3%
2021 56.58 497th 1290 61.5%
2022 60.55 530th 1326 60.0%
2023 66.10 458th 1318 65.3%
2024 67.80 426th 1317 67.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Countryside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.07 343rd 1334 74.3%
2019 66.90 460th 1335 65.5%
2021 69.15 349th 1297 73.1%
2022 57.54 556th 1324 58.0%
2023 59.43 534th 1315 59.4%
2024 59.30 530th 1313 59.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Countryside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.78 62nd 370 83.2%
2019 41.13 226th 370 38.9%
2021 75.68 69th 339 79.6%
2022 27.75 265th 348 23.9%
2023 43.67 208th 346 39.9%
2024 48.81 183rd 340 46.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Countryside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.82 126th 469 73.1%
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Rank History for White students at Countryside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.09 310th 1022 69.7%
2019 59.39 410th 1023 59.9%
2021 35.43 651st 964 32.5%
2022 33.07 692nd 976 29.1%
2023 42.26 572nd 975 41.3%
2024 42.49 574th 963 40.4%
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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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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Open Quote bully, incompetent teacher. Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Open Quote Countryside School is Mount Laurel's BEST kept secret (until now, of course)! The entire school is driven by the children-first philosophy. Everyone in the school loves being there, and that energy and passion is felt the moment you walk through the doors. From the genuine principal, Mr. Smith (who knows every child by name!)to the amazing teachers (too many to mention!), this school is every parents' dream! Congratulations Countryside! I am so proud to be a part of this school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Countryside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 373 19 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1989 397 25 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1990 397 26 20 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1991 385 24 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1992 389 27 17 4 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1993 414 25 20 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1994 430 26 19 1 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1995 353 20 17 2 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1996 353 20 17 2 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1998 336 17 16 1 3 n/a n/a 0 373
1999 359 19 12 1 2 n/a n/a 0 393
2000 349 22 12 5 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2001 349 36 12 2 1 n/a n/a 0 400
2002 299 32 37 5 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2003 299 32 37 5 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2004 308 31 39 8 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2005 305 34 34 8 1 n/a n/a 0 382
2006 287 39 37 13 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2007 262 32 52 11 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2008 240 34 66 15 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2009 222 38 56 13 0 0 0 0 329
2010 247 46 58 14 0 0 0 0 365
2011 241 37 50 17 0 0 5 0 350
2012 218 28 45 18 0 0 6 0 315
2013 220 26 43 17 0 0 6 0 312
2014 231 33 49 20 0 0 8 0 341
2015 215 22 44 28 0 0 12 0 321
2016 211 17 54 26 1 1 13 0 323
2017 208 30 44 18 1 0 12 0 313
2018 202 24 48 27 0 0 15 0 316
2019 178 32 52 29 0 0 18 0 309
2020 164 37 51 32 0 0 20 0 304
2021 159 38 49 33 1 0 25 0 305
2022 164 41 49 40 0 0 28 0 322
2023 153 48 55 36 0 0 30 0 322
2024 150 46 50 32 0 0 28 0 306

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 Countryside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 407 25.0 16.2 n/a
1989 439 26.0 16.8 n/a
1990 443 27.0 16.4 0.9
1991 431 26.0 16.5 0.5
1992 437 26.0 16.8 0.9
1993 459 26.0 17.7 1.7
1994 476 27.0 17.6 2.5
1995 393 24.0 16.4 2.3
1996 393 24.0 16.4 2.3
1998 373 26.5 14.1 1.9
1999 393 28.0 14.0 1.3
2000 389 28.0 13.9 5.4
2001 400 28.3 14.1 4.3
2002 374 28.4 13.2 6.4
2003 374 28.4 13.2 6.4
2004 387 27.4 14.1 4.9
2005 382 29.0 13.2 n/a
2006 377 29.0 13.0 6.4
2007 357 29.0 12.3 6.7
2008 355 23.0 15.4 5.9
2009 329 32.1 7.2 5.2
2010 365 23.0 15.8 7.4
2011 350 21.0 16.6 11.1
2012 315 25.8 12.1 16.2
2013 312 29.0 10.7 18.3
2014 341 25.5 13.3 18.8
2015 321 27.0 11.8 13.7
2016 323 28.0 11.5 15.5
2017 313 29.3 10.6 15
2018 316 29.8 10.5 11.1
2019 309 29.8 10.3 9.1
2020 304 27.8 10.9 10.9
2021 305 28.8 10.5 11.8
2022 322 31.8 10.1 9.6
2023 322 29.5 10.9 8.4
2024 306 28.5 10.7 10.8

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 Countryside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 407 25.0 16.2 n/a
1989 439 26.0 16.8 n/a
1990 443 27.0 16.4 0.9
1991 431 26.0 16.5 0.5
1992 437 26.0 16.8 0.9
1993 459 26.0 17.7 1.7
1994 476 27.0 17.6 2.5
1995 393 24.0 16.4 2.3
1996 393 24.0 16.4 2.3
1998 373 26.5 14.1 1.9
1999 393 28.0 14.0 1.3
2000 389 28.0 13.9 5.4
2001 400 28.3 14.1 4.3
2002 374 28.4 13.2 6.4
2003 374 28.4 13.2 6.4
2004 387 27.4 14.1 4.9
2005 382 29.0 13.2 n/a
2006 377 29.0 13.0 6.4
2007 357 29.0 12.3 6.7
2008 355 23.0 15.4 5.9
2009 329 32.1 7.2 5.2
2010 365 23.0 15.8 7.4
2011 350 21.0 16.6 11.1
2012 315 25.8 12.1 16.2
2013 312 29.0 10.7 18.3
2014 341 25.5 13.3 18.8
2015 321 27.0 11.8 13.7
2016 323 28.0 11.5 15.5
2017 313 29.3 10.6 15
2018 316 29.8 10.5 11.1
2019 309 29.8 10.3 9.1
2020 304 27.8 10.9 10.9
2021 305 28.8 10.5 11.8
2022 322 31.8 10.1 9.6
2023 322 29.5 10.9 8.4
2024 306 28.5 10.7 10.8

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 Countryside Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,922

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Countryside 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 477th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 497th of 1342 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Countryside Elementary School)52.142.3
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mount Laurel Township School District)53.346.1
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Countryside Elementary School)68.861.5
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mount Laurel Township School District)61.457.5
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Countryside Elementary School)7257.6
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Laurel Township School District)63.559.9
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Countryside Elementary School)61.456
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mount Laurel Township School District)59.652.4
 7.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students309322
 4.2%
African American3248
 50%
American Indian00
Asian5255
 5.8%
Hispanic2936
 24.1%
Pacific Islander00
White178153
 14%
Two or More Races1830
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.1%8.4%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Countryside Elementary School

Countryside Elementary School ranks 489th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 306 students attended Countryside Elementary School.

Students at Countryside Elementary School are 49% White, 16% Asian, 15% African American, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Hartford Upper Elementary School
Middle : T. E. Harrington Middle School
High : Lenape 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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