Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Betty Mcelmon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Betty Mcelmon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Betty Mcelmon Elementary School's student population of 330 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Betty Mcelmon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Betty Mcelmon Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#594 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
17%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
78%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Betty Mcelmon Elementary School's ranking?
Betty Mcelmon Elementary School is ranked #594 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Betty Mcelmon Elementary School often compared to?
Betty Mcelmon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wolf Hill School, Mahala F. Atchison School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Betty Mcelmon Elementary School?
330 students attend Betty Mcelmon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Betty Mcelmon Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Betty Mcelmon Elementary School?
Betty Mcelmon Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Betty Mcelmon Elementary School offer ?
Betty Mcelmon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Betty Mcelmon Elementary School part of?
Betty Mcelmon Elementary School is part of West Long Branch School District.
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