Van Derveer Elementary School
Regular School · Somerville, NJ
Van Derveer Elementary School is a regular school school in Somerville, New Jersey, serving grades PK–05 with 745 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 312 | 42% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 270 | 36% |
| Asian | 62 | 8% |
| Black or African American | 58 | 8% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 6% |
| Total enrollment | 745 | 390M / 355F |
English Language Learners: 47 (6% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 14.0% -11.6pp | 25.6% | 321 |
| Reading Proficiency | 45.0% -1.8pp | 46.8% | 321 |
| Science Proficiency | 20-24% | — | 104 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 745 | 100% |
Contact & Location
51 Union Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876
Phone: (908)218-4105
http://www.somervilleschools.org/o/vdvDistrict
Somerville Public School DistrictPer-pupil expenditure: $28,302
District enrollment: 2,167
Other Schools in District
- Somerville High School High
- Somerville Middle School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 08876) → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
341509005296
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD