Stony Brook Elementary School

20 Stephenson Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stony Brook 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 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Stony Brook Elementary School's student population of 382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
382 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Stony Brook Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stony Brook Elementary School is 0.63, 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)
#246 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stony Brook 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.
65-69%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stony Brook 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
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
39%
10%
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Hispanic
6%
32%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
47%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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.
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Stony Brook 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
2%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook Elementary School's ranking?
Stony Brook Elementary School is ranked #246 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Stony Brook Elementary School often compared to?
Stony Brook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toll Gate Grammar School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Stony Brook Elementary School?
382 students attend Stony Brook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Stony Brook Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stony Brook Elementary School?
Stony Brook Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stony Brook Elementary School offer ?
Stony Brook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Stony Brook Elementary School part of?
Stony Brook Elementary School is part of Hopewell Valley Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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