Wayside Elementary School

733 Bowne Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wayside 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 40% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wayside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Wayside Elementary School's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
564 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Wayside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayside Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#782 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
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40%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wayside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
48%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wayside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
19%
32%
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Black
10%
15%
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White
62%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Wayside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wayside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wayside Elementary School's ranking?
Wayside Elementary School is ranked #782 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Wayside Elementary School often compared to?
Wayside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Township Elementary School, Wanamassa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Wayside Elementary School?
564 students attend Wayside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Wayside Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayside Elementary School?
Wayside Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wayside Elementary School offer ?
Wayside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Wayside Elementary School part of?
Wayside Elementary School is part of Township Of Ocean School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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