Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lavallette Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Lavallette Elementary School's student population of 160 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Leadership • Achievement • Values • Aspiration
Lavallette Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lavallette Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#947 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
6%
34%
Black
4%
14%
White
86%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Lavallette Elementary School's ranking?
Lavallette Elementary School is ranked #947 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lavallette Elementary School often compared to?
Lavallette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter Stillman School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lavallette Elementary School?
160 students attend Lavallette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lavallette Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lavallette Elementary School?
Lavallette Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lavallette Elementary School offer ?
Lavallette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lavallette Elementary School part of?
Lavallette Elementary School is part of Lavallette Borough School District.
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