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Taunton Elementary School

41 Taunton Drive
Howell, NJ 07731
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Taunton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 40-44%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Taunton Elementary School's student population of 447 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Motto
Preparing the whole child

School Rankings

The diversity score of Taunton Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
(14-15)
40-44%
36%
(14-15)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
20%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
69%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Taunton Elementary School often compared to?
Taunton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Land O'pines Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Taunton Elementary School?
447 students attend Taunton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Taunton Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taunton Elementary School?
Taunton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Taunton Elementary School offer ?
Taunton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Taunton Elementary School part of?
Taunton Elementary School is part of Howell Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 40-44%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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