Serving 211 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School serves a central area in Old Bridge, NJ, encompassing approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School's student population of 211 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#628 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
9%
11%
Hispanic
21%
35%
Black
10%
14%
White
54%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School's ranking?
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School is ranked #628 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School?
211 students attend Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School?
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School offer ?
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School part of?
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School is part of Old Bridge Township School District.
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