Serving 395 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than 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 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Stony Brook Elementary School serves the southeast part of Pennington, NJ, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school being about 1.8 miles.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Stony Brook Elementary School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
Stony Brook Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stony Brook Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#270 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
42%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-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 Stony Brook Elementary School's ranking?
Stony Brook Elementary School is ranked #270 out of 2,184 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Stony Brook Elementary School?
395 students attend Stony Brook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Stony Brook Elementary School students are Asian, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 2% 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 10:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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