Serving 367 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashbrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ashbrook Elementary School's student population of 367 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ashbrook Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
25%
15%
White
44%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
367 students attend Ashbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ashbrook Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 14% 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 12:1, 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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