Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Brigantine Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
14%
32%
Black
4%
15%
White
70%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Brigantine Elementary School?
307 students attend Brigantine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Brigantine Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brigantine Elementary School?
Brigantine Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brigantine Elementary School offer ?
Brigantine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Brigantine Elementary School part of?
Brigantine Elementary School is part of Brigantine Public School District.
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