Broad Street Elementary School

255 West Broad St
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Broad Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : Broad Street Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Gibbstown school district, covering approximately 12 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Broad Street Elementary School's student population of 290 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Broad Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Broad Street Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1155 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
15%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Black
9%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
67%
37%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
33%
0.52

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
13.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broad Street Elementary School's ranking?
Broad Street Elementary School is ranked #1155 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Broad Street Elementary School often compared to?
Broad Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wenonah Elementary School, Woodbury Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Broad Street Elementary School?
290 students attend Broad Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Broad Street Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Broad Street Elementary School?
Broad Street Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Broad Street Elementary School offer ?
Broad Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Broad Street Elementary School part of?
Broad Street Elementary School is part of Greenwich Township School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : Broad Street Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Gibbstown school district, covering approximately 12 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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