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Dawes Avenue Elementary School

22 W. Dawes Avenue, Somers Point, NJ 08244, United States

+1 (609) 653-1027

http://www.sptsd.org

1.5

Overall Rating

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Dawes Avenue Elementary School Overview

About This School

Dawes Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary in Somers Point, New Jersey, serving 341 students in grades PK-3. Academic results show that students demonstrate 17% proficiency in ELA and 12% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1 with 41 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $63,280. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 53% male and 47% female. The demographic breakdown includes 36% Hispanic, 32% White, 19% Black, 10% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian students.

341

Total Students

PK-3

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

41 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts17%

Mathematics12%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-3

County

Atlantic County

Students per Counselor

341:1

Dawes Avenue Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

17%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 23%State Avg: 50%

12%

Mathematics

City Avg: 14%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 8:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

341

Students per Counselor

Dawes Avenue Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$63,280

City Avg: $62,793

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio8:1

Students per Counselor341:1

Dawes Avenue Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.37%

Male

46.63%

Female

Total Enrollment: 341 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White31.67%

Hispanic36.07%

Asian1.76%

Black19.06%

Two or More Races10.26%

Native American0.59%

Dawes Avenue Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Dawes Avenue Elementary School

Q: What is Dawes Avenue Elementary School?

A: Dawes Avenue Elementary School is a elementary public located in Somers Point.

Q: How many students attend Dawes Avenue Elementary School?

A: Dawes Avenue Elementary School has approximately 341 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawes Avenue Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Dawes Avenue Elementary School is 8:1.

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Detailed Information about Dawes Avenue Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Dawes Avenue Elementary School - Somers Point, NJ

Quick Facts about Dawes Avenue Elementary School
School Name	Dawes Avenue Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-3
Location	22 W. Dawes Avenue, Somers Point, NJ 08244, Somers Point, NJ
County	Atlantic County
Phone	+1 (609) 653-1027
Total Students	341
Student-Teacher Ratio	8:1
Full-Time Teachers	41
Rating	1.5/10
ELA Proficiency	17%
Math Proficiency	12%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Dawes Avenue Elementary School

What is Dawes Avenue Elementary School?

Dawes Avenue Elementary School is a elementary public located in Somers Point.

How many students attend Dawes Avenue Elementary School?

Dawes Avenue Elementary School has approximately 341 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawes Avenue Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dawes Avenue Elementary School is 8:1.

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