Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Barnegat, New Jersey 08005 · Barnegat Township School District
#909 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#18719 of 50,301 nationally
About Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School is a public elementary located in Barnegat, in the Barnegat Township School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 3–4. In 2025 it enrolled 524 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 909th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 524.
There are 6 schools in Barnegat; Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
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 T. Donahue Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Barnegat High School
Barnegat · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,003 students · 436 m away
Cecil S. Collins Elementary
Barnegat · Public elementary · Grades K–2
744 students · 1.8 km away
Russell O. Brackman Middle School
Barnegat · Public middle · Grades 7–8
509 students · 1.9 km away
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
Barnegat · Public middle · Grades 5–6
499 students · 2.1 km away
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
Barnegat · Public other · Grades PK–PK
325 students · 3.1 km away
Waretown Elementary School
Waretown · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
317 students · 3.3 km away
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School
Waretown · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
241 students · 3.3 km away
Ocean Acres Elementary School
Manahawkin · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
747 students · 5.4 km away
Southern Regional High School
Manahawkin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,820 students · 7.3 km away
Southern Regional Middle School
Manahawkin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
865 students · 7.7 km away
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Holland Township Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School a good school?
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 59.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #909 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 T. Donahue Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School ranks #909 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #18719 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School?
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School had 524 students in 2025.
Is Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.