Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School serves 98 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School's student population of 98 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-59%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
7%
34%
Black
n/a
15%
White
87%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School?
98 students attend Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School?
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School offer ?
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School part of?
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School is part of Long Beach Island Consolidated School District.
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