NJPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Dawes Avenue Elementary School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Somers Point, New Jersey|Somers Point School District
Somers Point, NJ 08244
School Profile
Grades
PK–3
Enrollment
366
Student:Teacher
8.9:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Somers Point School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
62.8%
Phone
(609)653-1027School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
15-19%
Math Proficiency
6-9%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.6%
SY 2019-20
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
35.5
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
1
Nurses
1
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,599
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$18,047
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$34,430
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 45%Local 45%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$369,317
+3.7% 1yr+56.8% 5yr
Atlantic City, NJ metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
21.1%
Below 150% poverty line
8.4%
Unemployment rate
7.6%
Uninsured residents
11.9%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
148
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
135
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
37%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
46 (34%)
Speech/Language Impairment
45 (33%)
Autism
15 (11%)
Other Health Impairment
13 (10%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
341
Current enrollment
Stable(-1% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Dawes Avenue Elementary School
Dawes Avenue Elementary School currently enrolls 366 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NJ.
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