Cape May City Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 921 Lafayette St
       Cape May, NJ  08204-1646


(609) 884-8485

District: Cape May City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
618th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,849 Help


Students who attend Cape May City Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Richard M. Teitelman Middle School
High:    Lower Cape May Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.4 Help
Number of students:  156

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.0%
Hispanic:
28.8%
African American:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.9% Help


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Compare Details Cape May City Elementary School ranks better than 53.9% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.92. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59%), Hispanic (28.8%), African American (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cape May City Elementary School is 6.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cape May City Elementary School is $20,849.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cape May City Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cape May City Elementary School 618th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Cape May City Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Cape May City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cape May City School District 328th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cape May City Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cape May City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.87 589th 1204 51.1%
2004 52.00 791st 1298 39.1%
2005 56.56 735th 1303 43.6%
2006 64.34 606th 1314 53.9%
2007 57.97 748th 1329 43.7%
2008 61.21 654th 1338 51.1%
2009 51.27 794th 1346 41.0%
2010 45.39 895th 1354 33.9%
2011 50.78 832nd 1360 38.8%
2012 76.34 329th 1363 75.9%
2013 62.04 644th 1367 52.9%
2014 57.76 694th 1363 49.1%
2015 53.10 670th 1357 50.6%
2016 43.76 801st 1346 40.5%
2017 76.78 338th 1352 75.0%
2018 60.71 570th 1353 57.9%
2019 54.93 653rd 1360 52.0%
2021 46.32 642nd 1317 51.3%
2022 53.20 634th 1345 52.9%
2023 53.92 618th 1342 53.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cape May City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.61 31st 942 96.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Cape May City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.99 815th 1331 38.8%
2021 54.80 520th 1290 59.7%
2022 67.19 451st 1326 66.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Cape May City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.98 592nd 1335 55.7%
2022 53.87 593rd 1324 55.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cape May City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.97 41st 870 95.3%
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Rank History for White students at Cape May City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.11 608th 1022 40.5%
2019 47.71 558th 1023 45.5%
2021 54.80 395th 964 59.0%
2022 51.73 477th 976 51.1%
2023 32.33 695th 975 28.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a principal
Friday, January 10, 2020

Open Quote The Cape May City Elementary School is a thriving learning environment within a community abundant with local resources to enrich the educational opportunities for preschool to sixth grade students. The school offers students “the best of both worlds.” The size of the school allows the staff to know all the students and their families and to provide educational programs that address and implement the 21st Century Skills. We provide enrichment and support in Technology Education, Visual & Performing Arts, Comprehensive Physical Education/Health, World Languages, Basic Skills, Gifted & Talented, Vocal & Instrumental Music, Child Study and Before/ After-school Child Care and Clubs. The District is a one-school district. The Cape May City Elementary School is small, but unique! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, October 1, 2017

Open Quote This is the worst school we have ever attended. Very unfriendly and rude. They don’t care about the students at all!! The principal is so rude and degrading to the teachers, students and parents!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cape May City Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 198 36 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 238
1989 216 40 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1990 220 40 1 13 2 n/a n/a 0 276
1991 218 43 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 267
1992 216 38 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 268
1993 230 46 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 292
1994 251 41 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1995 266 51 2 8 6 n/a n/a 0 333
1996 266 51 2 8 6 n/a n/a 0 333
1998 189 44 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 251
1999 170 51 4 18 1 n/a n/a 0 244
2000 155 24 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2001 163 23 4 20 3 n/a n/a 0 213
2002 143 27 3 28 4 n/a n/a 0 205
2003 143 27 3 28 4 n/a n/a 0 205
2004 142 32 7 30 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2005 133 27 6 28 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2006 95 27 4 23 1 n/a n/a 0 150
2007 102 27 7 31 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2008 104 15 7 27 1 n/a n/a 0 154
2009 112 23 3 28 0 2 0 0 168
2010 126 21 2 29 0 0 0 0 178
2011 110 13 1 29 1 0 0 0 154
2012 99 10 1 33 1 1 0 0 145
2013 97 8 2 34 1 0 0 0 142
2014 116 7 1 34 1 0 0 0 159
2015 120 9 1 40 3 2 0 0 175
2016 124 14 0 45 0 3 0 0 186
2017 143 14 1 42 0 5 0 0 205
2018 114 14 1 41 0 5 0 0 175
2019 91 13 3 41 0 3 0 0 151
2020 97 10 4 36 1 1 0 0 149
2021 91 15 2 44 1 1 0 0 154
2022 107 15 2 41 1 2 0 0 168
2023 92 17 1 45 1 0 0 0 156

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cape May City Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 238 18.0 13.2 n/a
1989 267 17.0 15.7 n/a
1990 276 18.0 15.3 15.2
1991 267 17.0 15.7 16.9
1992 268 17.0 15.7 14.2
1993 292 18.5 15.8 23.6
1994 300 18.3 16.4 22.3
1995 333 20.4 16.3 17.1
1996 333 20.4 16.3 17.1
1998 251 20.6 12.2 22.3
1999 244 20.6 11.8 24.2
2000 199 20.6 9.7 41.7
2001 213 21.4 10.0 43.2
2002 205 20.6 10.0 41
2003 205 20.6 10.0 41
2004 211 19.6 10.8 40.3
2005 194 20.6 9.4 n/a
2006 150 21.1 7.1 50.7
2007 167 18.4 9.1 42.5
2008 154 16.0 9.6 44.2
2009 168 17.9 7.3 34.5
2010 178 17.0 10.4 54.5
2011 154 18.6 8.2 53.2
2012 145 20.7 7.0 n/a
2013 142 27.2 5.2 0
2014 159 19.7 8.0 45.3
2015 175 20.0 8.7 49.7
2016 186 21.0 8.8 55.4
2017 205 21.2 9.6 55.1
2018 175 21.2 8.2 45.1
2019 151 20.7 7.2 35.8
2020 149 20.2 7.3 36.2
2021 154 20.2 7.6 29.2
2022 168 22.6 7.4 26.2
2023 156 24.2 6.4 42.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cape May City Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 238 18.0 13.2 n/a
1989 267 17.0 15.7 n/a
1990 276 18.0 15.3 15.2
1991 267 17.0 15.7 16.9
1992 268 17.0 15.7 14.2
1993 292 18.5 15.8 23.6
1994 300 18.3 16.4 22.3
1995 333 20.4 16.3 17.1
1996 333 20.4 16.3 17.1
1998 251 20.6 12.2 22.3
1999 244 20.6 11.8 24.2
2000 199 20.6 9.7 41.7
2001 213 21.4 10.0 43.2
2002 205 20.6 10.0 41
2003 205 20.6 10.0 41
2004 211 19.6 10.8 40.3
2005 194 20.6 9.4 n/a
2006 150 21.1 7.1 50.7
2007 167 18.4 9.1 42.5
2008 154 16.0 9.6 44.2
2009 168 17.9 7.3 34.5
2010 178 17.0 10.4 54.5
2011 154 18.6 8.2 53.2
2012 145 20.7 7.0 n/a
2013 142 27.2 5.2 0
2014 159 19.7 8.0 45.3
2015 175 20.0 8.7 49.7
2016 186 21.0 8.8 55.4
2017 205 21.2 9.6 55.1
2018 175 21.2 8.2 45.1
2019 151 20.7 7.2 35.8
2020 149 20.2 7.3 36.2
2021 154 20.2 7.6 29.2
2022 168 22.6 7.4 26.2
2023 156 24.2 6.4 42.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cape May City Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $759 (3.6%) $20,090 (96.4%) $20,849

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cape May City Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 653rd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 618th of 1342 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cape May City Elementary School)61.923.5
 38.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cape May City School District)61.923.5
 38.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cape May City Elementary School)38.118.8
 19.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cape May City School District)38.118.8
 19.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cape May City Elementary School)5043.8
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cape May City School District)5043.8
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cape May City Elementary School)72.250
 22.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cape May City School District)72.250
 22.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cape May City Elementary School)6064.2
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cape May City School District)6064.2
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cape May City Elementary School)46.750
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cape May City School District)46.750
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students151156
 3.3%
African American1317
 30.8%
American Indian01
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic4145
 9.8%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White9192
 1.1%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.8%42.9%
 7.2%


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Students who attend Cape May City Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Richard M. Teitelman Middle School
High : Lower Cape May Regional High School

Students at Cape May City Elementary School are 59% White, 29% Hispanic, 11% African American.

Cape May City Elementary School ranks 618th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 156 students attended Cape May City Elementary School.


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