Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ocean Township Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ocean Township Elementary School's student population of 410 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Ocean Township Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean Township Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1010 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
11%
Hispanic
24%
35%
Black
17%
14%
White
49%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Township Of Ocean School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean Township Elementary School's ranking?
Ocean Township Elementary School is ranked #1010 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ocean Township Elementary School often compared to?
Ocean Township Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayside Elementary School, Wanamassa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ocean Township Elementary School?
410 students attend Ocean Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ocean Township Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocean Township Elementary School?
Ocean Township Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocean Township Elementary School offer ?
Ocean Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean Township Elementary School part of?
Ocean Township Elementary School is part of Township Of Ocean School District.
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