Forked River Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Forked River, New Jersey 08731 · Lacey Township School District
#1023 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#23389 of 50,301 nationally
About Forked River Elementary School
Forked River Elementary School is a public elementary located in Forked River, in the Lacey Township School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 1–5. In 2025 it enrolled 479 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1023rd of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 479.
There are 2 schools in Forked River; Forked River Elementary School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Forked River Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Forked River Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lacey Township Middle School
Forked River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
819 students · 1.8 km away
Lacey Township High School
Lanoka Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,119 students · 2.0 km away
Lanoka Harbor Elementary School
Lanoka Harbor · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
465 students · 2.8 km away
Mill Pond Elementary School
Lanoka Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
599 students · 2.9 km away
Cedar Creek Elementary School
Lanoka Harbor · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
432 students · 3.0 km away
Central Regional Middle School
Bayville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
680 students · 5.5 km away
Central Regional High School
Bayville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,489 students · 5.5 km away
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School
Waretown · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
241 students · 5.8 km away
Clara B. Worth Elementary School
Bayville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
666 students · 5.8 km away
Waretown Elementary School
Waretown · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
317 students · 6.0 km away
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Carlstadt Public School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forked River Elementary School a good school?
Forked River Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 52.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1023 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Forked River Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Forked River Elementary School ranks #1023 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #23389 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Forked River Elementary School?
Forked River Elementary School had 479 students in 2025.
Is Forked River Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Forked River Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Forked River Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Forked River Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.