Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lord Stirling Community 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 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lord Stlrling Elementary School serves a central area of approximately 0.4 square miles in New Brunswick, NJ, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive of the school and the furthest zone edge being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lord Stirling Community School's student population of 436 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Prepare, Empower and Inspire
School Rankings
Lord Stirling Community 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 Lord Stirling Community School is 0.11, 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
#1941 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lord Stirling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lord Stirling Community School's ranking?
Lord Stirling Community School is ranked #1941 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lord Stirling Community School often compared to?
Lord Stirling Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lord Stirling Community School?
436 students attend Lord Stirling Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lord Stirling Community School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lord Stirling Community School?
Lord Stirling Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lord Stirling Community School offer ?
Lord Stirling Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lord Stirling Community School part of?
Lord Stirling Community School is part of New Brunswick School District.
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