Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School serves 104 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- 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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Student Attention
School Overview
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School's student population of 104 students has stayed relatively flat 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
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2014
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 16, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School is 0.25, 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
Hispanic
8%
35%
White
86%
37%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
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?
104 students attend Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% 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 School District.
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