Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Theunis Dey Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Theunis Dey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Theunis Dey Elementary School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Theunis Dey Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Theunis Dey Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#922 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
17%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
73%
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
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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 is Theunis Dey Elementary School's ranking?
Theunis Dey Elementary School is ranked #922 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Theunis Dey Elementary School often compared to?
Theunis Dey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert Payson Terhune Elementary School, Pines Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Theunis Dey Elementary School?
457 students attend Theunis Dey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Theunis Dey Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theunis Dey Elementary School?
Theunis Dey Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Theunis Dey Elementary School offer ?
Theunis Dey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Theunis Dey Elementary School part of?
Theunis Dey Elementary School is part of Wayne Township Public School District.
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