Van Derveer Elementary School
Somerville, NJ · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
About This School
Van Derveer Elementary School is a elementary school located in Somerville, New Jersey. The school serves 717 students in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1.
According to EDFacts assessment data, 53% of students meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading.
40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Van Derveer Elementary School is part of the Somerville Public School District in New Jersey. The school receives Title I federal funding.
How This School Compares
Van Derveer Elementary School has 717 students enrolled, making it smaller than the average school in Somerville Public School District (722 students). Its 53% proficiency rate is 5 percentage points below the district average of 58%. Compared to the New Jersey state average of 56%, the school performs 3 points lower. With a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio, it offers smaller class sizes than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Van Derveer Elementary School has 717 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1.
According to EDFacts data, 53% of students at Van Derveer Elementary School meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading assessments.
Van Derveer Elementary School is part of the Somerville Public School District in Somerville, New Jersey. You can view all schools in this district on the district page.
All data on this page comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and EDFacts assessment results. These are official federal datasets published by the U.S. Department of Education.
School profiles are built from NCES directory data and EDFacts assessment results. Proficiency rates reflect combined math and reading performance. Graduation rates are reported for high schools with available data.