Van Derveer Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Somerville, New Jersey 08876 · Somerville Public School District
#823 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#15353 of 50,301 nationally
About Van Derveer Elementary School
Van Derveer Elementary School is a public elementary located in Somerville, in the Somerville Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 745 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 823rd of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (93th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (54th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 745.
There are 3 schools in Somerville; Van Derveer Elementary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.1
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 Van Derveer Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van Derveer Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Adamsville Primary School
Bridgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
461 students · 1.3 km away
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
Bridgewater · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,220 students · 1.4 km away
Somerville Middle School
Somerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students · 1.4 km away
Somerville High School
Somerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,072 students · 1.5 km away
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School
Manville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
510 students · 3.0 km away
Roosevelt School
Manville · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
213 students · 3.1 km away
Manville High School
Manville · Public high · Grades 9–12
528 students · 3.1 km away
Bridgewater-Raritan High School
Bridgewater · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,673 students · 3.8 km away
Weston Elementary School
Manville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
404 students · 4.1 km away
John F. Kennedy Primary School
Raritan · Public elementary · Grades K–4
431 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
William L Antheil Elementary School
Ewing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
746 students
Cecil S. Collins Elementary
Barnegat · Public elementary · Grades K–2
744 students
Hillside Avenue School
Cranford · Public elementary · Grades K–8
743 students
Park Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
747 students
Ocean Acres Elementary School
Manahawkin · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
747 students
Roberto Clemente Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
742 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Van Derveer Elementary School a good school?
Van Derveer Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 64.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #823 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 Van Derveer Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Van Derveer Elementary School ranks #823 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #15353 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Derveer Elementary School?
Van Derveer Elementary School had 745 students in 2025.
Is Van Derveer Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Van Derveer Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Derveer Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Van Derveer Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.