Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Ashbrook Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Attendance Zone: Ashbrook Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Lumberton, NJ school district, encompassing approximately 13 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 5 to 10 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone situated about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashbrook Elementary School's student population of 371 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ashbrook Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
11%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
27%
14%
White
38%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ashbrook Elementary School?
371 students attend Ashbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Ashbrook Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashbrook Elementary School?
Ashbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ashbrook Elementary School offer ?
Ashbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashbrook Elementary School part of?
Ashbrook Elementary School is part of Lumberton Township Board Of Education School District.
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