Glenwood Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Glenwood Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Wildwood, New Jersey, which is part of the Wildwood City School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of New Jersey elementary schools over the past decade, with significant underperformance in academic proficiency, high chronic absenteeism rates, and a student population from predominantly low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Glenwood Avenue Elementary School's academic performance is well below state averages, with only 8.9% of 3rd graders, 18.8% of 4th graders, and 27.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 43.6%, 50.8%, and 52.3%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are also very low, ranging from 9.8% to 12.5% across the 3rd-5th grades, compared to state averages of 40.1% to 47.6%. Additionally, the school has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 30.4% over the past few years, which are significantly higher than the state average.

In comparison, nearby schools such as Cape May City Elementary School, Middle Township Elementary #2, and Crest Memorial School generally outperform Glenwood Avenue Elementary School in academic proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and other key metrics. These schools serve student populations with lower percentages of low-income students and higher overall academic achievement. Addressing the underlying issues at Glenwood Avenue Elementary School, such as high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism, will be crucial for improving student outcomes and the school's overall standing within the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 Glenwood & New York Ave
       Wildwood, NJ  08260


(609) 522-1630

District: Wildwood City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1260th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,834 Help


Students who attend Glenwood Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wildwood Middle School
High:    Wildwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.1%
White:
13.2%
African American:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.8% Help


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Compare Details Glenwood Avenue Elementary School ranks worse than 94.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.67. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.1%), White (13.2%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glenwood Avenue Elementary School is 10.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glenwood Avenue Elementary School is $16,834.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glenwood Avenue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Glenwood Avenue Elementary School 1260th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Glenwood Avenue Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Wildwood City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wildwood City School District 601st of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Glenwood Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Glenwood Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 10.25 1055th 1204 12.4%
2004 17.95 1112th 1298 14.3%
2005 14.58 1158th 1303 11.1%
2006 18.41 1140th 1314 13.2%
2007 17.38 1159th 1329 12.8%
2008 28.87 1082nd 1338 19.1%
2009 28.91 1077th 1346 20.0%
2010 23.71 1130th 1354 16.5%
2011 12.07 1228th 1360 9.7%
2012 9.00 1251st 1363 8.2%
2013 9.17 1245th 1367 8.9%
2014 3.09 1312th 1363 3.7%
2015 4.54 1325th 1357 2.4%
2016 4.55 1304th 1346 3.1%
2017 3.45 1324th 1352 2.1%
2018 4.33 1313th 1353 3.0%
2019 3.53 1332nd 1360 2.1%
2021 16.63 1088th 1317 17.4%
2022 8.45 1271st 1345 5.5%
2023 7.08 1291st 1342 3.8%
2024 8.67 1260th 1338 5.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Glenwood Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.55 399th 434 8.1%
2019 16.05 417th 463 9.9%
2021 28.04 315th 411 23.4%
2022 17.57 466th 489 4.7%
2023 17.55 459th 499 8.0%
2024 20.40 491st 559 12.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Glenwood Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.78 920th 1001 8.1%
2019 14.22 912th 1007 9.4%
2021 30.03 576th 868 33.6%
2022 17.55 812th 949 14.4%
2023 22.35 731st 958 23.7%
2024 16.56 861st 989 12.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Glenwood Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.84 891st 942 5.4%
2019 10.95 814th 948 14.1%
2021 39.55 504th 839 39.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Glenwood Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.87 1265th 1333 5.1%
2019 4.71 1276th 1331 4.1%
2021 12.46 1158th 1290 10.2%
2022 7.88 1244th 1326 6.2%
2023 6.57 1253rd 1318 4.9%
2024 7.32 1229th 1317 6.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Glenwood Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.08 1277th 1334 4.3%
2019 3.70 1295th 1335 3.0%
2021 25.10 914th 1297 29.5%
2022 11.45 1186th 1324 10.4%
2023 9.99 1203rd 1315 8.5%
2024 12.76 1154th 1313 12.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Glenwood Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.74 399th 517 22.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Glenwood Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.42 795th 870 8.6%
2019 7.65 821st 899 8.7%
2021 24.86 745th 896 16.9%
2022 13.94 850th 953 10.8%
2023 12.45 891st 982 9.3%
2024 13.92 881st 989 10.9%
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Rank History for White students at Glenwood Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.95 972nd 1022 4.9%
2019 0.80 989th 1023 3.3%
2021 16.16 879th 964 8.8%
2022 1.09 952nd 976 2.5%
2023 3.04 936th 975 4.0%
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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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by a parent
Monday, July 9, 2018

Open Quote The worst experience my child has had in his life! Administrators withhold information from parents and then retaliate against them when they speak up. Also, they cover staff bullying incidents against special needs students. Disability traits are treated as behaviors to be punished and managed with suspensions. denying due process rights. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Glenwood Avenue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 200 170 0 40 1 n/a n/a 0 411
1989 206 167 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1990 158 114 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1991 175 119 1 71 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1992 126 84 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1993 100 91 2 72 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1994 127 109 2 112 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1995 106 152 1 113 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1996 106 152 1 113 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1998 113 149 0 117 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1999 129 146 0 133 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2000 124 137 1 123 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2001 130 107 0 137 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2002 100 94 1 140 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2003 100 94 1 140 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2004 117 93 1 155 1 n/a n/a 0 367
2005 94 78 6 157 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2006 90 107 10 187 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2007 74 93 8 193 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2008 80 99 2 213 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2009 83 87 2 228 0 0 0 0 400
2010 74 80 0 245 0 0 0 0 399
2011 74 75 1 278 0 0 1 0 429
2012 88 56 0 268 0 0 1 0 413
2013 79 57 2 306 0 0 0 0 444
2014 89 54 2 312 0 0 0 0 457
2015 91 49 2 320 0 0 0 0 462
2016 83 54 1 316 0 0 0 0 454
2017 79 69 1 305 0 0 1 0 455
2018 82 69 3 334 0 1 0 0 489
2019 89 61 5 313 0 1 1 0 470
2020 92 61 8 308 0 1 0 0 470
2021 79 45 5 265 0 1 5 0 400
2022 65 37 4 279 0 1 8 0 394
2023 62 32 8 279 0 1 14 0 396
2024 50 27 7 280 0 1 13 0 378

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 Glenwood Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 411 34.0 12.0 n/a
1989 421 24.0 17.5 n/a
1990 320 25.0 12.8 70.3
1991 366 27.0 13.5 67.2
1992 280 23.0 12.1 77.5
1993 265 20.0 13.3 61.9
1994 350 27.0 13.0 81.4
1995 372 25.0 14.9 80.4
1996 372 25.0 14.9 80.4
1998 379 26.0 14.6 76.5
1999 408 27.0 15.1 81.1
2000 385 27.0 14.3 83.1
2001 374 27.3 13.7 83.2
2002 335 37.0 9.1 88.4
2003 335 37.0 9.1 88.4
2004 367 33.0 11.1 73.3
2005 335 39.0 8.6 n/a
2006 394 42.0 9.4 84.8
2007 368 44.0 8.4 79.6
2008 394 40.0 9.9 69.8
2009 400 52.6 7.0 78.5
2010 399 44.0 9.0 84
2011 429 41.4 10.3 83.4
2012 413 50.0 8.2 80.6
2013 444 42.4 10.4 85.4
2014 457 40.4 11.3 90.2
2015 462 43.0 10.7 85.7
2016 454 41.0 11.0 81.1
2017 455 41.9 10.8 81.5
2018 489 42.4 11.5 69.3
2019 470 41.2 11.3 74.9
2020 470 42.1 11.1 87.7
2021 400 41.4 9.6 86.3
2022 394 41.4 9.5 89.3
2023 396 45.4 8.7 88.6
2024 378 36.4 10.3 82.8

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 Glenwood Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 411 34.0 12.0 n/a
1989 421 24.0 17.5 n/a
1990 320 25.0 12.8 70.3
1991 366 27.0 13.5 67.2
1992 280 23.0 12.1 77.5
1993 265 20.0 13.3 61.9
1994 350 27.0 13.0 81.4
1995 372 25.0 14.9 80.4
1996 372 25.0 14.9 80.4
1998 379 26.0 14.6 76.5
1999 408 27.0 15.1 81.1
2000 385 27.0 14.3 83.1
2001 374 27.3 13.7 83.2
2002 335 37.0 9.1 88.4
2003 335 37.0 9.1 88.4
2004 367 33.0 11.1 73.3
2005 335 39.0 8.6 n/a
2006 394 42.0 9.4 84.8
2007 368 44.0 8.4 79.6
2008 394 40.0 9.9 69.8
2009 400 52.6 7.0 78.5
2010 399 44.0 9.0 84
2011 429 41.4 10.3 83.4
2012 413 50.0 8.2 80.6
2013 444 42.4 10.4 85.4
2014 457 40.4 11.3 90.2
2015 462 43.0 10.7 85.7
2016 454 41.0 11.0 81.1
2017 455 41.9 10.8 81.5
2018 489 42.4 11.5 69.3
2019 470 41.2 11.3 74.9
2020 470 42.1 11.1 87.7
2021 400 41.4 9.6 86.3
2022 394 41.4 9.5 89.3
2023 396 45.4 8.7 88.6
2024 378 36.4 10.3 82.8

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 Glenwood Avenue Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,065 (12.3%) $14,769 (87.7%) $16,834

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Glenwood Avenue 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 1332nd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1291st of 1342 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Glenwood Avenue Elementary School)14.510.7
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wildwood City School District)14.510.7
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Glenwood Avenue Elementary School)21.919.7
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wildwood City School District)21.919.7
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Glenwood Avenue Elementary School)10.822.2
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wildwood City School District)10.822.2
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Glenwood Avenue Elementary School)10.35.3
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wildwood City School District)10.35.3
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Glenwood Avenue Elementary School)16.95.5
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wildwood City School District)16.95.5
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Glenwood Avenue Elementary School)8.23.5
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wildwood City School District)8.23.5
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students470396
 15.7%
African American6132
 47.5%
American Indian00
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic313279
 10.9%
Pacific Islander11
White8962
 30.3%
Two or More Races114
 1300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.9%88.6%
 13.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Glenwood Avenue Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 378 students attended Glenwood Avenue Elementary School.

Students at Glenwood Avenue Elementary School are 74% Hispanic, 13% White, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Glenwood Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.8% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students who attend Glenwood Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wildwood Middle School
High : Wildwood High School


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