At a glance
Reported students
183
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
183
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School: 183 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
9:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 148
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.4:1
What the reported data says about Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Salem. It is one of 1 current school records connected to The Lower Alloways Creek School District. NCES reports 183 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9:1, below the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94%) and multiracial (3.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 18.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.64 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 18.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.64
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.64
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94%
- Hispanic0.5%
- Black2.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Township School Elementary · Quinton Township School District | PK–08 | 291 | 5.5 mi |
| Alloway Township School Elementary · Alloway Twp School District | PK–08 | 285 | 7 mi |
| John Fenwick Academy Elementary · Salem City School District | PK–02 | 387 | 7.8 mi |
| Hopewell Crest Elementary · Hopewell Township School District | PK–08 | 524 | 8 mi |
| Elsinboro Township School Elementary · Elsinboro Township School District | PK–08 | 105 | 8.3 mi |
| West Avenue School Elementary · Bridgeton City School District | KG–08 | 528 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
What grades does Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School serve?
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in The Lower Alloways Creek School District.
How many students attend Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School?
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School reported 183 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 148 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9:1, based on 183 students and 20.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on The Lower Alloways Creek School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
32.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School in?
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School is part of The Lower Alloways Creek School District, based in Salem, NJ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Quinton Township School (5.5 mi), Alloway Township School (7 mi), John Fenwick Academy (7.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.