Ocean Road Elementary School

Benedict Street
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ocean Road Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ocean Road Elementary School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
491 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Ocean Road Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean Road Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#713 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
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35%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ocean Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
53%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ocean Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
32%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
88%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Ocean Road Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ocean Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ocean Road Elementary School's ranking?
Ocean Road Elementary School is ranked #713 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ocean Road Elementary School often compared to?
Ocean Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ocean Road Elementary School?
491 students attend Ocean Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ocean Road Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Road Elementary School?
Ocean Road Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocean Road Elementary School offer ?
Ocean Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ocean Road Elementary School part of?
Ocean Road Elementary School is part of Point Pleasant Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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