Erial Elementary School

20 Essex Avenue
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 680 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Erial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 680 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Erial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Erial Elementary School's student population of 680 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
680 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Erial Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Erial Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1529 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Erial Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Erial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Erial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Erial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
17%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Erial Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
40%
15%
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White
28%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Erial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Erial Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Erial Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Erial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Erial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Erial Elementary School's ranking?
Erial Elementary School is ranked #1529 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Erial Elementary School often compared to?
Erial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James W. Lilley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Erial Elementary School?
680 students attend Erial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Erial Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Erial Elementary School?
Erial Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Erial Elementary School offer ?
Erial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Erial Elementary School part of?
Erial Elementary School is part of Gloucester Township School District.

School Reviews

5   9/9/2022
Great teachers helpful staff.
- Posted by Parent - Meagan
5   12/14/2006
ERial School is a safe place for all ages. THe quality is above level as well as the acadecmic programs and so on. The music teacher Mr. Wines has proven us that kids can really believe in in magical music.THe art soprts and other extracurricular activies or espically above level because they teach a great lesson each time. Kids are always rewarded for there good academic or for beeing athlectic not only to we give them a chance to get further to they're next "we belive card" they get manymore. I have to say the level of parent involvement is outstanding like so many helpful room mothers the volenters for the holiday shop its just all a nagical place to be. THe facilities are the same as the rest it can be improved but its okay. NO child has had outrages behavor in this school the test scores i have to say is the best in the Township.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - xobea

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 680 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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