Serving 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wayside 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 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wayside Elementary School serves the west part of Asbury Park, NJ, covering an area of approximately 4.6 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Wayside Elementary School's student population of 583 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wayside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayside Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#722 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Wayside Elementary School's ranking?
Wayside Elementary School is ranked #722 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Wayside Elementary School often compared to?
Wayside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wanamassa Elementary School, Ocean Township Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Wayside Elementary School?
583 students attend Wayside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wayside Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayside Elementary School?
Wayside Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wayside Elementary School offer ?
Wayside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayside Elementary School part of?
Wayside Elementary School is part of Township Of Ocean School District.
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