The top reported proficiency rate is 61% in English language arts. The lowest is 60% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Ventnor Elementary School
Ventnor Elementary School serves prekindergarten through fourth grade in Ventnor City, a densely built Jersey Shore community on Absecon Island directly adjacent to Atlantic City. As a regular public school within the Ventnor City School District, it handles the early grades for the town’s children; older students have long attended Atlantic City High School through a sending-receiving relationship that is currently under review by the district.
On state assessments, Ventnor Elementary's students perform well above the midpoint among schools in Atlantic County. The composite proficiency rate across tested grades and subjects places the school in the top quarter of its county peers. In third-grade English language arts, a strong majority of students met or exceeded the state proficiency benchmark. In fourth-grade English language arts, the rate was lower, with roughly half of students reaching the bar. In math, both grades showed solid performance, with fourth graders posting a higher proficiency rate than third graders. These results reflect a school that, on the whole, delivers strong academic foundations relative to the local area. Parents looking to understand specific skill areas may want to ask the school about patterns between grade levels.
The school enrolls a moderate number of students for a PK-4 building. The student body is majority white, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of Asian, Black, and multiracial students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mix of economic backgrounds. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so parents with children who receive specialized services should check directly with the school about supports and staffing ratios.
Ventnor City itself is a primarily residential shore community with a high population density. The signature pedestrian feature is the boardwalk that runs the length of the beachfront and connects to the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Atlantic Avenue serves as the main commercial spine, and City Hall sits a block from the beach. The city has experienced sustained population decline over the past two decades, though the most recent estimates suggest the number of residents has roughly stabilized. The housing market reflects the desirable coastal location: home values are well above national benchmarks, and rents are high relative to incomes, meaning families moving into the area should expect a premium for the beach-adjacent setting.
The district context adds an important layer. According to publicly reported information, district enrollment has declined sharply over the past decade, and the number of students sent to Atlantic City High School dropped substantially in that same period. This sustained decline has implications for program offerings and staffing that parents may want to explore. Additionally, the district has considered options for an alternative high school sending relationship, a decision that would directly affect families choosing where to live.
The school does not offer high school programs, so there are no graduation rate, AP, or career pathway metrics to report. State testing participation rates were also not provided in the available data, which is a gap a parent might wish to clarify with the school, particularly for understanding whether all students were tested. Program offerings beyond the standard elementary curriculum were not listed in the data, so families interested in enrichment, music, art, or after-school activities should inquire directly.
Ventnor Elementary fits a family looking for a solid elementary school in a dense, walkable shore town where the district is navigating enrollment trends and a potential change in secondary options. The school’s academic results are a relative strength in the county, and the community’s character is quiet and residential despite its proximity to Atlantic City. The missing pieces around special education and English learner services, as well as the unresolved high school arrangement, are factors a savvy parent would investigate before making a decision.
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