Serving 202 students in grades 1-2, Atco Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atco Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Atco Elementary School's student population of 202 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Atco Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
9%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
75%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Atco Elementary School?
202 students attend Atco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Atco Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atco Elementary School?
Atco Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Atco Elementary School offer ?
Atco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Atco Elementary School part of?
Atco Elementary School is part of Waterford Township School District.
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