Broad Street Elementary School

255 West Broad St
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Broad Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Broad Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Broad Street Elementary School's student population of 287 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Broad Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Broad Street Elementary School is 0.55, 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)
#1105 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Broad Street Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Broad Street 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 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Broad Street 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 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Broad Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
18%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Broad Street Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Broad Street Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Broad Street Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Broad Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Broad Street Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Broad Street 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
25%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Broad Street 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
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Broad Street 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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broad Street Elementary School's ranking?
Broad Street Elementary School is ranked #1105 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Broad Street Elementary School often compared to?
Broad Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wenonah Elementary School, Woodbury Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Broad Street Elementary School?
287 students attend Broad Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Broad Street Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broad Street Elementary School?
Broad Street Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Broad Street Elementary School offer ?
Broad Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Broad Street Elementary School part of?
Broad Street Elementary School is part of Greenwich Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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