Joseph A. Citta Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Toms River, New Jersey 08755 · Toms River Regional School District
#1056 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#25041 of 50,301 nationally
About Joseph A. Citta Elementary School
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School is a public elementary located in Toms River, in the Toms River Regional School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 511 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1056th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (62th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 511.
There are 14 schools in Toms River; Joseph A. Citta Elementary School ranks 12th of 14 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%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
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 Joseph A. Citta Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- 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 Joseph A. Citta Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North Dover Elementary School
Toms River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students · 2.7 km away
Ocean Academy Charter School
Lakewood · Charter other · Grades K–9
551 students · 2.7 km away
Manchester Township Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
586 students · 3.4 km away
Ridgeway Elementary School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students · 3.5 km away
Toms River Intermediate School North
Toms River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
970 students · 4.4 km away
Oak Street Elem School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
513 students · 4.6 km away
Spruce Street Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
554 students · 4.8 km away
Toms River High School North
Toms River · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,861 students · 5.6 km away
Lake Riviera Middle School
Brick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
893 students · 5.8 km away
Hooper Avenue Elementary School
Toms River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
693 students · 6.0 km away
Similar schools
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511 students
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511 students
Walter C. Black Elementary School
Hightstown · Public elementary · Grades K–2
510 students
Kuser Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
Frank Defino Central Elementary School
Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
Yantacaw School
Nutley · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
512 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Joseph A. Citta Elementary School a good school?
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 50.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1056 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 Joseph A. Citta Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School ranks #1056 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #25041 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Joseph A. Citta Elementary School?
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School had 511 students in 2025.
Is Joseph A. Citta Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Joseph A. Citta Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Joseph A. Citta Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.