Frost Elementary School vs. Walter M. Schirra Elementary School
Should I attend Frost Elementary School or Walter M. Schirra Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Frost Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frost Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walter M. Schirra Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
457 students
261 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#351 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#357 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
33
Grade 1 Students
64
34
Grade 2 Students
73
41
Grade 3 Students
73
42
Grade 4 Students
99
34
Grade 5 Students
81
50
Ungraded Students
10
27
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
37%
27%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
44%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%