Van Derveer Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Somerville, NJ Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ A (80)
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Van Derveer Elementary School
Somerville, NJ 08876
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ A (80)
745
Students
74.4
Teachers
10:1
Student:Teacher
(908)218-4105
Phone
http://www.somervilleschools.org/o/vdv
Website

Van Derveer Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Somerville, NEW JERSEY, operated by the Somerville Public School District school district. It serves grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 745 students enrolled; a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New Jersey Elementary School Average
Enrollment
745.0
State avg: 416.0
▲ 79% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
10.01:1
State avg: 11.4:1
▼ 12% better
Free Lunch %
43.0%
State avg: 40.8%
▲ 5% worse
School Details
School Name
Van Derveer Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
341509005296
State School ID
NJ-354820-090
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
51 Union Avenue
City
Somerville
State
New Jersey
ZIP Code
08876
County
Somerset County
Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3407
State Leg. Upper
34023
State Leg. Lower
34023
Latitude
40.57242
Longitude
-74.59683
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
745
Total Students
👩‍🏫
74.4
Teachers FTE
📐
10:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
74.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)74.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 320 43%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Somerville Public School District
LEAID
3415090
State LEA ID
NJ-354820
Phone
(908)218-4100
Website
http://www.somervilleschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Somerville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$64,814K
Federal Revenue
$3,135K
State Revenue
$22,104K
Local Revenue
$39,575K
Total Expenditure
$61,331K
Instruction Exp.
$35,217K
Support Services
$20,172K
Other Current Exp.
$902K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Van Derveer Elementary School

1
Adamsville Primary School
Bridgewater · Elementary
0.8 mi
2
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
Bridgewater · Middle
0.8 mi
3
Somerville Middle School
Somerville · Middle
0.9 mi
4
Somerville High School
Somerville · High
0.9 mi
5
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School
Bridgewater · High
1.2 mi
6
Somerset Elementary Academy
Bridgewater · Elementary
1.3 mi
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Van Derveer Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Van Derveer Elementary School?
745 students are enrolled at Van Derveer Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Van Derveer Elementary School have?
Van Derveer Elementary School has 74.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10:1.
What grades does Van Derveer Elementary School serve?
Van Derveer Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Van Derveer Elementary School a charter school?
Van Derveer Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Van Derveer Elementary School located in?
Van Derveer Elementary School is located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does Van Derveer Elementary School belong to?
Van Derveer Elementary School is part of the Somerville Public School District school district.
How much does Somerville Public School District spend per student?
The Somerville Public School District district spends approximately $82,323,490 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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