Ashbrook Elementary School

33 Municipal Drive
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Ashbrook Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 40-44%
  • : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Ashbrook Elementary School's student population of 361 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
361 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ashbrook Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
(18-19)
40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ashbrook 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
30-34%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ashbrook 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ashbrook Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
13%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ashbrook Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ashbrook Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
45%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ashbrook Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Ashbrook Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ashbrook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ashbrook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ashbrook Elementary School?
361 students attend Ashbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ashbrook Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashbrook Elementary School?
Ashbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ashbrook Elementary School offer ?
Ashbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Ashbrook Elementary School part of?
Ashbrook Elementary School is part of Lumberton Township Board Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 40-44%
  • : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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