Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Land O'pines Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Math Proficiency: 51%
- Reading Proficiency: 62%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Land O'pines Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Land O'pines Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Land O'pines Elementary School is 0.56, 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)
(14-15)51%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)62%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
23%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
62%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Land O'pines Elementary School often compared to?
Land O'pines Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taunton Elementary School, Ardena Elementary School, Adelphia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Land O'pines Elementary School?
470 students attend Land O'pines Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Land O'pines Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Land O'pines Elementary School?
Land O'pines Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Land O'pines Elementary School offer ?
Land O'pines Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Land O'pines Elementary School part of?
Land O'pines Elementary School is part of Howell Township Public School District.
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