Bay Head Elementary School serves 130 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Bay Head Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay Head Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bay Head Elementary School's student population of 130 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bay Head Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bay Head Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#550 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
92%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (97-98)
2%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Head Elementary School's ranking?
Bay Head Elementary School is ranked #550 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bay Head Elementary School?
130 students attend Bay Head Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bay Head Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Head Elementary School?
Bay Head Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bay Head Elementary School offer ?
Bay Head Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bay Head Elementary School part of?
Bay Head Elementary School is part of Bay Head Borough School District.
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