Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Monmouth Elementary School ranks in the top 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 47% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Monmouth Elementary School's student population of 498 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Monmouth Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Monmouth Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#838 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
12%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
82%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Monmouth Elementary School's ranking?
New Monmouth Elementary School is ranked #838 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are New Monmouth Elementary School often compared to?
New Monmouth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Elementary School, Middletown Village Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend New Monmouth Elementary School?
498 students attend New Monmouth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of New Monmouth Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Monmouth Elementary School?
New Monmouth Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Monmouth Elementary School offer ?
New Monmouth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is New Monmouth Elementary School part of?
New Monmouth Elementary School is part of Middletown Township Public School District.
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