James W. Lilley Elementary School
ERIAL, NJ · Gloucester Township Public Schools
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
1,008th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 24%▼ Declining
1275 WILLIAMSTOWN ROAD, ERIAL, NJ 08081
(856)875-0991NCES ID 340603005995Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks James W. Lilley Elementary School 1,008th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 24% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 24th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 208 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 509 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 33.5% | 34.0% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 53.3% | 32.0% | ▼ 21.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 24.4% | ▲ 18.4 pts | |
| Asian | 4.6% | 5.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 4.1% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $382K in zip 08081 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than James W. Lilley Elementary School
- #925Erial Elementary SchoolGloucester Township Public Schools · 1.2 mi away925th of 1,324
ELA 37% ▲3 · Math 39% ▲8Compare - #679Union Valley Elementary SchoolGloucester Township Public Schools · 1.2 mi away679th of 1,324
ELA 48% ▲14 · Math 49% ▲18Compare - #692Winslow Township Elementary School FourWinslow Township School District · 1.9 mi away692nd of 1,324
ELA 51% ▲17 · Math 44% ▲13Compare - #396Whitman Elementary SchoolWashington Township School District · 1.9 mi away396th of 1,324
ELA 67% ▲33 · Math 57% ▲26Compare - #1112John H. Glenn SchoolPine Hill School District · 1.9 mi away1,112th of 1,324
ELA 29% ▼5 · Math 25% ▼6Compare - #1120Dr. Albert M. Bean SchoolPine Hill School District · 2.5 mi away1,120th of 1,324
ELA 30% ▼4 · Math 24% ▼7Compare - #408Birches Elementary SchoolWashington Township School District · 2.8 mi away408th of 1,324
ELA 68% ▲34 · Math 55% ▲24Compare - #769Clementon Elementary SchoolClementon Elementary School District · 3.3 mi away769th of 1,324
ELA 57% ▲23 · Math 33% ▲2Compare
What school district is James W. Lilley Elementary School in?
James W. Lilley Elementary School is part of the Gloucester Township Public Schools district in ERIAL, New Jersey.
Is James W. Lilley Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James W. Lilley Elementary School 1,008th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James W. Lilley Elementary School?
Black 34%, White 32%, Hispanic 24%, Asian 5% (509 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James W. Lilley Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08081 is $382K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.