Serving 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alan B. Shepard Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alan B. Shepard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Alan B. Shepard Elementary School's student population of 281 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Alan B. Shepard Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alan B. Shepard Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#362 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
18%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
57%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alan B. Shepard Elementary School's ranking?
Alan B. Shepard Elementary School is ranked #362 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Alan B. Shepard Elementary School often compared to?
Alan B. Shepard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Alan B. Shepard Elementary School?
281 students attend Alan B. Shepard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Alan B. Shepard Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alan B. Shepard Elementary School?
Alan B. Shepard Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alan B. Shepard Elementary School offer ?
Alan B. Shepard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alan B. Shepard Elementary School part of?
Alan B. Shepard Elementary School is part of Old Bridge Township School District.
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