Is Island Heights Elementary School a good school?

Island Heights Elementary School ranks 305 th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Island Heights Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 135 students attended Island Heights Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Island Heights Elementary School?

Students at Island Heights Elementary School are 86% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Island Heights Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Island Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Central Regional Middle School High : Central Regional High School

Island Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Island Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Island Heights School District in New Jersey, with 131 students and a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, with 56% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA compared to the state average of 43.6%, and 60% proficiency in 3rd grade Math compared to the state average of 47.6%. Additionally, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.3 to 9.8, significantly lower than the nearby Toms River Regional School District schools, which have ratios ranging from 11.1 to 17.3. The school also has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 2.29% to 2.48%, much lower than the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 17.31% to 54.76%.

Compared to the surrounding schools, Island Heights Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly better academic outcomes, lower absenteeism rates, and more favorable student-teacher ratios and spending per student. The school's strong academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and efficient resource allocation suggest it is well-positioned to continue supporting the educational needs of its community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

115 Summit Ave
Island Heights, NJ 08732-0329

(732) 929-1222

District: Island Heights School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
305^th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,138

Students who attend Island Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Central Regional Middle School
High:	Central Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 135

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.9%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Island Heights Elementary School ranks better than 77.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.17. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.9%), Hispanic (11.1%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 2.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Island Heights Elementary School is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Island Heights Elementary School employs 12.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Island Heights Elementary School is $14,138.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Island Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Island Heights Elementary School 305^th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Island Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Island Heights School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Island Heights School District 149^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Island Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Island Heights Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	86.80	67^th	1204	94.4%
2004	66.12	551^st	1298	57.6%
2005	67.10	528^th	1303	59.5%
2006	86.97	5^th	1314	99.6%
2007	85.28	10^th	1329	99.2%
2008	87.34	7^th	1338	99.5%
2009	81.90	157^th	1346	88.3%
2010	84.20	96^th	1354	92.9%
2011	86.81	40^th	1360	97.1%
2012	83.47	118^th	1363	91.3%
2013	82.26	172^nd	1367	87.4%
2014	78.03	289^th	1363	78.8%
2015	34.07	929^th	1357	31.5%
2016	57.68	607^th	1346	54.9%
2017	46.60	775^th	1352	42.7%
2018	81.05	245^th	1353	81.9%
2019	86.67	148^th	1360	89.1%
2021	56.42	507^th	1317	61.5%
2022	84.80	212^th	1345	84.2%
2023	80.47	265^th	1342	80.3%
2024	78.17	305^th	1338	77.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Island Heights Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	81.42	216^th	1333	83.8%
2023	28.65	937^th	1318	28.9%
2024	55.74	575^th	1317	56.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Island Heights Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	78.83	267^th	1334	80.0%
2023	87.84	138^th	1315	89.5%
2024	81.66	233^rd	1313	82.3%

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Rank History for White students at Island Heights Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	72.79	245^th	1022	76.0%
2021	40.93	563^rd	964	41.6%
2022	75.88	206^th	976	78.9%
2023	69.46	277^th	975	71.6%
2024	57.86	406^th	963	57.8%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Island Heights Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	126	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	129
1989	128	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	130
1990	128	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	130
1991	121	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	123
1992	122	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	123
1993	134	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	134
1994	126	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	126
1995	127	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
1996	127	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
1998	133	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	133
1999	136	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	136
2000	132	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	132
2001	130	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	130
2002	113	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	113
2003	113	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	113
2004	105	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	105
2005	102	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	103
2006	100	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	102
2007	110	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	114
2008	107	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	110
2009	103	0	4	1	0	0	108
2010	106	0	5	1	0	0	112
2011	108	0	5	0	0	0	113
2012	106	0	3	0	0	0	109
2013	118	0	2	0	0	0	120
2014	106	2	0	0	0	0	108
2015	116	1	1	0	0	1	119
2016	115	2	0	1	0	0	118
2017	122	2	0	1	0	1	126
2018	116	2	0	1	0	1	120
2019	119	2	0	2	0	1	124
2020	105	2	0	3	0	2	112
2021	112	1	0	7	0	8	128
2022	101	1	1	12	0	6	121
2023	110	1	1	13	0	6	131
2024	116	0	0	15	0	4	135

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Island Heights Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	129	9.0	14.3	n/a
1989	130	9.0	14.4	n/a
1990	130	9.0	14.4	3.1
1991	123	9.0	13.6	9.8
1992	123	8.0	15.3	8.9
1993	134	10.1	13.3	13.4
1994	126	10.1	12.5	22.2
1995	127	10.6	12.0	5.5
1996	127	10.6	12.0	5.5
1998	133	10.4	12.8	4.5
1999	136	10.7	12.7	8.8
2000	132	10.7	12.3	13.6
2001	130	12.2	10.7	16.9
2002	113	10.7	10.6	9.7
2003	113	10.7	10.6	9.7
2004	105	10.7	9.8	10.5
2005	103	11.2	9.2	n/a
2006	102	10.9	9.4	8.8
2007	114	9.5	12.0	8.8
2008	110	7.0	15.7	10
2009	108	10.8	10.0	10.2
2010	112	9.0	12.4	7.1
2011	113	10.6	10.6	11.5
2012	109	12.8	8.5	14.7
2013	120	11.5	10.3	0
2014	108	12.7	8.4	7.4
2015	119	14.0	8.5	11.8
2016	118	14.0	8.4	11.9
2017	126	12.6	9.9	7.9
2018	120	12.6	9.4	9.2
2019	124	13.1	9.4	8.9
2020	112	12.9	8.6	2.7
2021	128	15.2	8.3	2.3
2022	121	14.0	8.5	2.5
2023	131	13.3	9.8	2.3
2024	135	12.8	10.5	2.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Island Heights Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	129	9.0	14.3	n/a
1989	130	9.0	14.4	n/a
1990	130	9.0	14.4	3.1
1991	123	9.0	13.6	9.8
1992	123	8.0	15.3	8.9
1993	134	10.1	13.3	13.4
1994	126	10.1	12.5	22.2
1995	127	10.6	12.0	5.5
1996	127	10.6	12.0	5.5
1998	133	10.4	12.8	4.5
1999	136	10.7	12.7	8.8
2000	132	10.7	12.3	13.6
2001	130	12.2	10.7	16.9
2002	113	10.7	10.6	9.7
2003	113	10.7	10.6	9.7
2004	105	10.7	9.8	10.5
2005	103	11.2	9.2	n/a
2006	102	10.9	9.4	8.8
2007	114	9.5	12.0	8.8
2008	110	7.0	15.7	10
2009	108	10.8	10.0	10.2
2010	112	9.0	12.4	7.1
2011	113	10.6	10.6	11.5
2012	109	12.8	8.5	14.7
2013	120	11.5	10.3	0
2014	108	12.7	8.4	7.4
2015	119	14.0	8.5	11.8
2016	118	14.0	8.4	11.9
2017	126	12.6	9.9	7.9
2018	120	12.6	9.4	9.2
2019	124	13.1	9.4	8.9
2020	112	12.9	8.6	2.7
2021	128	15.2	8.3	2.3
2022	121	14.0	8.5	2.5
2023	131	13.3	9.8	2.3
2024	135	12.8	10.5	2.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Island Heights Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$293 (2.1%)	$13,845 (97.9%)	$14,138

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Island Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 148^th of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 265^th of 1342 Elementary schools	8.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Island Heights Elementary School)	91.7	47.7	44%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Island Heights School District)	91.7	47.7	44%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Island Heights Elementary School)	91.7	52.4	39.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Island Heights School District)	91.7	52.4	39.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.9	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Island Heights Elementary School)	77	91.6	14.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Island Heights School District)	77	91.6	14.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.4	51.3	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Island Heights Elementary School)	69.3	75	5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Island Heights School District)	69.3	75	5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	51	44.3	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Island Heights Elementary School)	88.3	68.8	19.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Island Heights School District)	88.3	68.8	19.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.9	53.2	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Island Heights Elementary School)	64.7	56.3	8.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Island Heights School District)	64.7	56.3	8.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	46.8	40.1	6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Island Heights Elementary School)	91.3	77.8	13.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Island Heights School District)	91.3	77.8	13.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	56.1	49	7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Island Heights Elementary School)	52.2	72.2	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Island Heights School District)	52.2	72.2	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	40.6	34.3	6.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	124	131	5.6%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	2	13	550%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	119	110	7.6%
Two or More Races	1	6	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.9%	2.3%	6.6%

Schools Near Island Heights Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)				NJSLA Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Island Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	115 Summit Ave	Island Heights	08732	Ocean County	Island Heights School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 929-1222	135	13	10.5	2.2%	116 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	78.2	305^th of 1338 public elementary schools	77.2%		80.5	265^th of 1342 public elementary schools	80.3%	40	61.5	56.0	63.1	84.6	71.4	60.0	52.6	69.3	64.2	$14,138	$293	$13,845
East Dover Elementary School	Public	K-5	725 Vaughn Avenue	Toms River	08753	Ocean County	Toms River Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 505-5840	601	50	12.0	34.3%	411 (68.4%)	16 (2.7%)	139 (23.1%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	27 (4.5%)	22	1044^th of 1338 public elementary schools	22.0%		20.6	1082^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	19.4%	38	10.6	31.2	31.3	27.9		40.9	21.9	24.1		$7,109	$329	$6,780
Ocean Gate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	126 West Arverne Avenue	Ocean Gate	08740	Ocean County	Ocean Gate School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 269-3023	133	17	7.7	49.6%	89 (66.9%)	2 (1.5%)	34 (25.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.0%)	25	1006^th of 1338 public elementary schools	24.8%		39.8	806^th of 1342 public elementary schools	39.9%	200	22.2	26.7	40.0	33.3	33.3	46.6	6.7	22.3	13.3	$18,531	$897	$17,634
Washington Street Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 West Earl Court	Toms River	08753	Ocean County	Toms River Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 505-5910	337	24	14.2	36.5%	226 (67.1%)	10 (3.0%)	76 (22.6%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.3%)	47.1	708^th of 1338 public elementary schools	47.1%		47.8	696^th of 1342 public elementary schools	48.1%	12	24.0	42.8	24.0	52.1		53.8	46.0	48.0		$6,399	$280	$6,119
Pine Beach Elementary School	Public	K-5	101 Pennsylvania Avenue	Pine Beach	08741	Ocean County	Toms River Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 505-5870	384	30	12.8	42.2%	256 (66.7%)	13 (3.4%)	96 (25.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	21.8	1047^th of 1338 public elementary schools	21.7%		23.9	1025^th of 1342 public elementary schools	23.6%	22	16.7	21.1	19.2	28.4		35.2	39.6	20.8		$6,491	$331	$6,160
Bayville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	356 Atlantic City Blvd	Bayville	08721	Ocean County	Berkeley Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 269-1300	511	45	11.4	35.6%	314 (61.4%)	28 (5.5%)	137 (26.8%)	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.1%)	43.3	751^st of 1338 public elementary schools	43.9%		36.3	857^th of 1342 public elementary schools	36.1%	106		37.7	55.4			37.3	42.2			$12,564	$923	$11,641
Cedar Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	179 Cedar Grove Road	Toms River	08753	Ocean County	Toms River Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 505-5830	957	55	17.5	31.9%	625 (65.3%)	20 (2.1%)	255 (26.6%)	25 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.3%)	39.6	803^rd of 1338 public elementary schools	40.0%		46.6	712^th of 1342 public elementary schools	46.9%	91	20.0	32.3	39.4	51.9		44.3	45.5	34.6		$4,999	$101	$4,898
H & M Potter School	Public	PK, KG-4	60 Veeder Lane	Bayville	08721	Ocean County	Berkeley Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 269-5700	631	56	11.3	40.9%	436 (69.1%)	25 (4.0%)	127 (20.1%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.1%)	34.1	879^th of 1338 public elementary schools	34.3%		49.4	676^th of 1342 public elementary schools	49.6%	203		30.9	31.4			53.6	32.3			$12,702	$734	$11,968
Beachwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	901 Berkeley Avenue	Beachwood	08722	Ocean County	Toms River Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 505-5820	481	36	13.5	35.8%	331 (68.8%)	27 (5.6%)	91 (18.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.8%)	42.8	756^th of 1338 public elementary schools	43.5%		32.1	919^th of 1342 public elementary schools	31.5%	163	15.7	51.4	25.7	43.4		60.8	40.9	38.5		$6,926		$6,926
Walnut Street Elementary School	Public	K-5	60 Walnut Street	Toms River	08753	Ocean County	Toms River Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 505-5900	718	60	12.0	54.0%	256 (35.7%)	66 (9.2%)	320 (44.6%)	36 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.6%)	19.2	1087^th of 1338 public elementary schools	18.8%		17.6	1119^th of 1342 public elementary schools	16.6%	32	7.5	32.7	21.9	21.9		39.7	28.0	17.9		$6,860	$486	$6,374

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