Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ocean Road 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 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 11% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocean Road Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ocean Road 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 Ocean Road Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#820 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
10%
33%
Black
n/a
15%
White
89%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean Road Elementary School's ranking?
Ocean Road Elementary School is ranked #820 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ocean Road Elementary School often compared to?
Ocean Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ocean Road Elementary School?
471 students attend Ocean Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ocean Road Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Road Elementary School?
Ocean Road Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocean Road Elementary School offer ?
Ocean Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ocean Road Elementary School part of?
Ocean Road Elementary School is part of Point Pleasant Borough School District.
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