NJPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Van Derveer Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Somerville, New Jersey|Somerville Public School District

Somerville, NJ 08876

School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
734
Student:Teacher
9.1:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
38.1%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
45%
45th percentile in NJ
Math Proficiency
14%
32th percentile in NJ
Chronic Absenteeism
3.4%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.2:1
Worse than average in NJ

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$25,976
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 5%State 34%Local 61%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% YoY
Hudson, NY metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

745
Current enrollment
Stable(-7% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Van Derveer Elementary School

Van Derveer Elementary School has a total enrollment of 734 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Somerville, NJ.

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