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Prekindergarten· 11 schools in district

Grenloch Terrace Early Childhood Center

251 WOODBURY TURNERSVILLE RD, SEWELL, NJ 08080Washington Township School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
223
Students
Total enrolled
$25,875
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 80% vs nat'l
8.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 46% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 223 students in grades PK–PK in SEWELL, New Jersey.
80% above average funding
District spends $25,875 per pupil, 80% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Grenloch Terrace Early Childhood Center is a mid-sized prekindergarten in SEWELL, New Jersey, serving grades PK–PK with 223 students. The district invests $25,875 per student — 80% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Grenloch Terrace Early Childhood Center

223
Total Students
8.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution125 male · 98 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 33 students
Student Composition
74%
10%
9%
Asian1%
White74%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black9%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 341707006038

Academic Outcomes at Grenloch Terrace Early Childhood Center

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 87th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 08080

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,875Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$25,875
State avg
$47,079
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,385
Student Support$4,916
Administration$3,105
Operations$3,881
Other$2,587
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $25,875 spent per student, an estimated $11,462 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
52%
State government
43.4%
Local (property tax)
51.8%
Federal programs
4.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $25,875/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Hurffville Elementary SchoolBells Elementary SchoolWhitman Elementary SchoolWedgwood Elementary School
+2 more
↓
Middle
Chestnut Ridge Middle SchoolBunker Hill Middle SchoolOrchard Valley Middle School
↓
High School
Washington Township High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyGloucester County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWashington Township School District →
Phone: (856)227-1303
NCES ID: 341707006038
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SEWELL seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Washington Township School District
High
Washington Township High School
2,075 students · 09–12
● 52 opp18% FRL
Mid
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
648 students · 06–08
● 52 opp16% FRL
Mid
Bunker Hill Middle School
608 students · 06–08
● 52 opp15% FRL
Elem
Hurffville Elementary School
570 students · KG–05
● 52 opp15% FRL
Elem
Bells Elementary School
553 students · KG–05
● 39 opp15% FRL
Elem
Whitman Elementary School
519 students · KG–05
● 39 opp18% FRL
Elem
Wedgwood Elementary School
500 students · KG–05
● 52 opp24% FRL
Mid
Orchard Valley Middle School
489 students · 06–08
● 52 opp24% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
251 WOODBURY TURNERSVILLE RD, SEWELL, NJ 08080
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.