Lynn Crest Elementary School

Summary:

Lynn Crest Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 316 students in grades PK-5 in Colonia, New Jersey. It is part of the Woodbridge Township School District, which is ranked 377 out of 613 districts in the state.

Lynn Crest Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with 73% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 45% for the district and 50.8% for the state. The school also has strong performance across different student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% of New Jersey elementary schools for both male and Hispanic students in ELA. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.8% in 2021-2022 to 16.6% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools in the Woodbridge Township School District, Indiana Avenue Elementary, Oak Ridge Heights Elementary, and Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary, Lynn Crest Elementary has significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math. Additionally, Lynn Crest's per-student spending of $6,206 in 2018-2019 is higher than the nearby schools, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 98 Ira Avenue
       Colonia, NJ  07067


(732) 499-6558

District: Woodbridge Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
368th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,206 Help


Students who attend Lynn Crest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Colonia Middle School
High:    Colonia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.6%
Asian:
25.3%
Hispanic:
22.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.5% Help


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Compare Details Lynn Crest Elementary School ranks better than 72.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 3rd among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Woodbridge Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.67. (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 Lynn Crest Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.6%), Asian (25.3%), Hispanic (22.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lynn Crest Elementary School is 9.6, which is the 3rd best among 15 elementary schools in the Woodbridge Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lynn Crest Elementary School is $6,206, which is the 2nd highest among 15 elementary schools in the Woodbridge Township School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lynn Crest Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lynn Crest Elementary School 368th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Lynn Crest Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Woodbridge Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodbridge Township School District 377th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lynn Crest Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lynn Crest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.50 417th 1204 65.4%
2004 72.18 395th 1298 69.6%
2005 76.21 287th 1303 78.0%
2006 77.98 239th 1314 81.8%
2007 84.25 23rd 1329 98.3%
2008 79.52 179th 1338 86.6%
2009 90.13 9th 1346 99.3%
2010 84.91 73rd 1354 94.6%
2011 83.69 119th 1360 91.3%
2012 79.62 230th 1363 83.1%
2013 71.37 460th 1367 66.3%
2014 69.18 494th 1363 63.8%
2015 57.52 600th 1357 55.8%
2016 55.00 642nd 1346 52.3%
2017 61.84 570th 1352 57.8%
2018 59.25 588th 1353 56.5%
2019 47.58 752nd 1360 44.7%
2021 61.05 453rd 1317 65.6%
2022 78.10 317th 1345 76.4%
2023 70.23 423rd 1342 68.5%
2024 73.67 368th 1338 72.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lynn Crest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.06 527th 1001 47.4%
2019 43.82 499th 1007 50.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lynn Crest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.48 624th 942 33.8%
2019 16.97 776th 948 18.1%
2023 54.55 342nd 910 62.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lynn Crest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.70 577th 1333 56.7%
2019 50.94 684th 1331 48.6%
2021 74.99 262nd 1290 79.7%
2022 76.09 331st 1326 75.0%
2023 66.21 456th 1318 65.4%
2024 61.86 504th 1317 61.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Lynn Crest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.80 552nd 1334 58.6%
2019 46.19 744th 1335 44.3%
2021 43.90 655th 1297 49.5%
2022 78.27 289th 1324 78.2%
2023 71.07 380th 1315 71.1%
2024 80.75 251st 1313 80.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lynn Crest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.96 293rd 370 20.8%
2019 9.85 316th 370 14.6%
2021 30.42 264th 339 22.1%
2022 63.57 131st 348 62.4%
2023 49.13 186th 346 46.2%
2024 60.68 152nd 340 55.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lynn Crest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.77 515th 870 40.8%
2019 50.11 416th 899 53.7%
2024 69.43 241st 989 75.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lynn Crest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.33 536th 1022 47.6%
2019 38.46 671st 1023 34.4%
2021 41.92 549th 964 43.0%
2022 58.31 396th 976 59.4%
2023 60.30 382nd 975 60.8%
2024 59.57 382nd 963 60.3%
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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 Lynn Crest Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 325 6 22 9 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1989 375 6 36 11 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1990 379 15 37 4 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1991 247 3 33 6 1 n/a n/a 0 290
1992 245 4 31 8 1 n/a n/a 0 289
1993 222 4 36 4 1 n/a n/a 0 267
1994 215 9 35 3 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1995 207 13 43 7 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1996 207 13 43 7 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1998 240 28 56 36 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1999 242 36 59 34 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2000 270 37 83 50 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2001 288 47 78 65 1 n/a n/a 0 479
2002 251 52 91 63 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2003 251 52 91 63 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2004 231 60 87 75 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2005 215 75 94 62 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2006 214 73 91 77 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2007 214 60 86 81 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2008 186 19 59 64 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2009 178 21 61 50 0 0 0 0 310
2010 174 25 73 60 0 0 1 0 333
2011 176 17 80 54 0 0 3 0 330
2012 183 25 88 74 0 0 4 0 374
2013 173 23 84 57 0 0 5 0 342
2014 153 20 91 62 0 0 5 0 331
2015 167 29 93 72 0 0 7 0 368
2016 161 25 105 85 0 0 7 0 383
2017 192 30 118 66 0 0 7 0 413
2018 147 25 104 51 0 0 7 0 334
2019 154 23 105 46 0 0 8 0 336
2020 159 27 109 45 0 0 6 0 346
2021 147 25 103 42 0 0 6 0 323
2022 146 25 103 47 0 0 8 0 329
2023 129 21 96 60 0 0 10 0 316
2024 126 19 73 65 0 0 6 0 289

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 Lynn Crest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 17.0 21.2 n/a
1989 428 21.0 20.3 n/a
1990 435 21.0 20.7 3.9
1991 290 19.0 15.2 5.2
1992 289 23.0 12.5 4.8
1993 267 15.0 17.8 3.7
1994 262 16.0 16.4 8
1995 270 15.0 18.0 6.7
1996 270 15.0 18.0 6.7
1998 360 20.0 18.0 9.2
1999 371 21.0 17.7 8.9
2000 440 20.0 22.0 4.8
2001 479 20.3 23.6 8.8
2002 457 27.0 16.9 11.6
2003 457 27.0 16.9 11.6
2004 453 29.0 15.6 13.7
2005 446 29.0 15.4 n/a
2006 455 29.0 15.7 12.7
2007 442 29.0 15.2 19.5
2008 328 17.0 19.3 17.1
2009 310 26.9 9.8 19
2010 333 20.0 16.6 23.4
2011 330 21.0 15.7 17.6
2012 374 29.0 12.8 20.3
2013 342 32.0 10.6 22.2
2014 331 30.0 11.0 20.8
2015 368 34.0 10.8 25.3
2016 383 32.0 11.9 27.2
2017 413 31.0 13.3 21.3
2018 334 29.0 11.5 20.4
2019 336 28.5 11.7 20.5
2020 346 29.0 11.9 21.4
2021 323 29.0 11.1 21.4
2022 329 31.0 10.6 20.1
2023 316 31.0 10.1 21.5
2024 289 30.0 9.6 22.5

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 Lynn Crest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 17.0 21.2 n/a
1989 428 21.0 20.3 n/a
1990 435 21.0 20.7 3.9
1991 290 19.0 15.2 5.2
1992 289 23.0 12.5 4.8
1993 267 15.0 17.8 3.7
1994 262 16.0 16.4 8
1995 270 15.0 18.0 6.7
1996 270 15.0 18.0 6.7
1998 360 20.0 18.0 9.2
1999 371 21.0 17.7 8.9
2000 440 20.0 22.0 4.8
2001 479 20.3 23.6 8.8
2002 457 27.0 16.9 11.6
2003 457 27.0 16.9 11.6
2004 453 29.0 15.6 13.7
2005 446 29.0 15.4 n/a
2006 455 29.0 15.7 12.7
2007 442 29.0 15.2 19.5
2008 328 17.0 19.3 17.1
2009 310 26.9 9.8 19
2010 333 20.0 16.6 23.4
2011 330 21.0 15.7 17.6
2012 374 29.0 12.8 20.3
2013 342 32.0 10.6 22.2
2014 331 30.0 11.0 20.8
2015 368 34.0 10.8 25.3
2016 383 32.0 11.9 27.2
2017 413 31.0 13.3 21.3
2018 334 29.0 11.5 20.4
2019 336 28.5 11.7 20.5
2020 346 29.0 11.9 21.4
2021 323 29.0 11.1 21.4
2022 329 31.0 10.6 20.1
2023 316 31.0 10.1 21.5
2024 289 30.0 9.6 22.5

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 Lynn Crest Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,206

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lynn Crest 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 752nd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 423rd of 1342 Elementary schools
 23.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lynn Crest Elementary School)25.866.7
 40.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge Township School District)45.645.9
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lynn Crest Elementary School)45.577.8
 32.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodbridge Township School District)55.148.9
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lynn Crest Elementary School)61.350
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge Township School District)52.545.9
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lynn Crest Elementary School)71.466.6
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Woodbridge Township School District)55.245.3
 9.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lynn Crest Elementary School)57.568.5
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge Township School District)47.450
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lynn Crest Elementary School)62.561.6
 0.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Woodbridge Township School District)48.641.4
 7.2%
   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 Students336316
 6%
African American2321
 8.7%
American Indian00
Asian10596
 8.6%
Hispanic4660
 30.4%
Pacific Islander00
White154129
 16.2%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.5%21.5%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lynn Crest Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 289 students attended Lynn Crest Elementary School.

Students who attend Lynn Crest Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Colonia Middle School
High : Colonia High School

Students at Lynn Crest Elementary School are 44% White, 25% Asian, 22% Hispanic, 7% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Lynn Crest Elementary School ranks 368th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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