Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James W. Lilley 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 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James W. Lilley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
James W. Lilley Elementary School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
James W. Lilley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James W. Lilley Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1434 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
24%
34%
Black
34%
15%
White
32%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James W. Lilley Elementary School's ranking?
James W. Lilley Elementary School is ranked #1434 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are James W. Lilley Elementary School often compared to?
James W. Lilley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union Valley Elementary School, Ann A. Mullen Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend James W. Lilley Elementary School?
509 students attend James W. Lilley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of James W. Lilley Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James W. Lilley Elementary School?
James W. Lilley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James W. Lilley Elementary School offer ?
James W. Lilley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James W. Lilley Elementary School part of?
James W. Lilley Elementary School is part of Gloucester Township School District.
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