Betty McElmon Elementary School

Summary:

Betty McElmon Elementary School is a public elementary school located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 326 students. The school is part of the West Long Branch School District, which is ranked 136 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Betty McElmon Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 25% of New Jersey elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 290-410 out of over 1,300 schools in recent years. The school's performance on the NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessment) is significantly higher than the state average across both English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3 and 4. In 2023-2024, 76.9% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 50.8%. In Mathematics, 72.3% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 47.6%. The school also performs exceptionally well for its Hispanic and Special Education student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% and top 12% of New Jersey elementary schools, respectively, in recent years.

In contrast, the nearby schools in the Long Branch Public School District, such as A.A. Anastasia Elementary, Gregory Elementary, and George L. Catrambone, have significantly lower academic performance compared to Betty McElmon Elementary School, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in both ELA and Mathematics. However, the nearby Wolf Hill School in the Oceanport School District performs on par with or better than Betty McElmon Elementary School in academic assessments.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 20 Parker Road
       West Long Branch, NJ  07764-1133


(732) 222-5900

District: West Long Branch School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
343rd of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,422 Help


Students who attend Betty McElmon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Frank Antonides School
High:    Shore Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  341

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
Hispanic:
20.2%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.5% Help


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Compare Details Betty McElmon Elementary School ranks better than 74.4% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.73. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.9%), Hispanic (20.2%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Betty McElmon Elementary School is 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare Betty McElmon Elementary School employs 33 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Betty McElmon Elementary School is $11,422.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Betty McElmon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Betty McElmon Elementary School 343rd of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Betty McElmon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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West Long Branch School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Long Branch School District 136th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Betty McElmon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Betty McElmon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.68 455th 1298 64.9%
2005 82.30 105th 1303 91.9%
2006 62.68 646th 1314 50.8%
2007 70.42 451st 1329 66.1%
2008 55.38 760th 1338 43.2%
2009 59.13 663rd 1346 50.7%
2010 44.97 901st 1354 33.5%
2011 41.05 946th 1360 30.4%
2012 34.27 1018th 1363 25.3%
2013 56.30 725th 1367 47.0%
2014 55.44 736th 1363 46.0%
2015 42.81 812th 1357 40.2%
2016 62.77 539th 1346 60.0%
2017 88.28 127th 1352 90.6%
2018 76.30 333rd 1353 75.4%
2019 76.33 339th 1360 75.1%
2021 75.51 290th 1317 78.0%
2022 71.69 410th 1345 69.5%
2023 75.96 337th 1342 74.9%
2024 75.73 343rd 1338 74.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Betty McElmon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.20 367th 868 57.7%
2022 62.45 281st 949 70.4%
2023 60.52 291st 958 69.6%
2024 82.69 115th 989 88.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Betty McElmon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.63 28th 839 96.7%
2022 99.92 3rd 863 99.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Betty McElmon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.08 457th 1333 65.7%
2019 84.81 162nd 1331 87.8%
2021 73.04 282nd 1290 78.1%
2022 76.33 324th 1326 75.6%
2023 81.72 229th 1318 82.6%
2024 71.21 387th 1317 70.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Betty McElmon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.87 221st 1334 83.4%
2019 66.57 467th 1335 65.0%
2021 76.04 264th 1297 79.6%
2022 66.65 436th 1324 67.1%
2023 68.42 411th 1315 68.7%
2024 78.09 299th 1313 77.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Betty McElmon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.63 37th 896 95.9%
2022 53.92 365th 953 61.7%
2023 74.85 192nd 982 80.4%
2024 70.97 227th 989 77.0%
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Rank History for White students at Betty McElmon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.81 315th 1022 69.2%
2019 68.58 295th 1023 71.2%
2021 70.87 218th 964 77.4%
2022 58.89 385th 976 60.6%
2023 70.98 257th 975 73.6%
2024 68.76 274th 963 71.5%
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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.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Betty McElmon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 283 1 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1993 262 2 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1994 273 0 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1995 299 1 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1996 299 1 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1998 339 1 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1999 340 1 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2000 341 2 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2001 337 1 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2002 294 1 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2003 294 1 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2004 275 2 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2005 260 3 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2006 285 2 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2007 281 2 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2008 260 3 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2009 237 2 6 21 0 0 0 0 266
2010 232 0 5 22 0 0 1 0 260
2011 219 1 3 19 0 0 6 0 248
2012 206 1 3 19 0 0 8 0 237
2013 213 3 4 18 0 0 11 0 249
2014 207 3 4 20 0 0 11 0 245
2015 202 1 3 25 0 0 10 0 241
2016 255 3 3 35 0 0 13 0 309
2017 233 8 5 35 0 0 7 0 288
2018 246 6 6 29 0 0 7 0 294
2019 248 8 5 43 0 0 6 0 310
2020 261 4 7 50 0 1 7 0 330
2021 244 3 5 60 0 1 6 0 319
2022 258 3 4 55 0 0 10 0 330
2023 247 4 5 61 0 0 9 0 326
2024 252 5 4 69 0 0 11 0 341

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 Betty McElmon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 304 16.0 19.0 3.9
1993 277 15.8 17.5 2.2
1994 288 17.5 16.5 3.8
1995 310 17.5 17.7 1.9
1996 310 17.5 17.7 1.9
1998 355 19.4 18.3 2.3
1999 354 19.4 18.2 4.2
2000 352 19.4 18.1 6.3
2001 351 19.7 17.8 6.6
2002 309 19.5 15.8 5.8
2003 309 19.5 15.8 5.8
2004 291 18.5 15.7 5.8
2005 279 20.8 13.4 n/a
2006 298 21.8 13.7 3
2007 298 23.0 13.0 2
2008 281 21.0 13.4 6
2009 266 25.0 10.3 8.3
2010 260 21.0 12.3 8.5
2011 248 20.8 11.9 10.5
2012 237 23.9 9.8 7.6
2013 249 23.2 10.7 14.5
2014 245 23.2 10.5 15.5
2015 241 20.0 12.0 14.1
2016 309 27.0 11.4 15.5
2017 288 26.0 11.0 13.2
2018 294 26.2 11.2 13.9
2019 310 28.2 10.9 11.6
2020 330 31.2 10.5 14.5
2021 319 33.9 9.4 14.4
2022 330 29.9 11.0 11.5
2023 326 31.9 10.2 14.1
2024 341 33.0 10.3 15.5

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 Betty McElmon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 304 16.0 19.0 3.9
1993 277 15.8 17.5 2.2
1994 288 17.5 16.5 3.8
1995 310 17.5 17.7 1.9
1996 310 17.5 17.7 1.9
1998 355 19.4 18.3 2.3
1999 354 19.4 18.2 4.2
2000 352 19.4 18.1 6.3
2001 351 19.7 17.8 6.6
2002 309 19.5 15.8 5.8
2003 309 19.5 15.8 5.8
2004 291 18.5 15.7 5.8
2005 279 20.8 13.4 n/a
2006 298 21.8 13.7 3
2007 298 23.0 13.0 2
2008 281 21.0 13.4 6
2009 266 25.0 10.3 8.3
2010 260 21.0 12.3 8.5
2011 248 20.8 11.9 10.5
2012 237 23.9 9.8 7.6
2013 249 23.2 10.7 14.5
2014 245 23.2 10.5 15.5
2015 241 20.0 12.0 14.1
2016 309 27.0 11.4 15.5
2017 288 26.0 11.0 13.2
2018 294 26.2 11.2 13.9
2019 310 28.2 10.9 11.6
2020 330 31.2 10.5 14.5
2021 319 33.9 9.4 14.4
2022 330 29.9 11.0 11.5
2023 326 31.9 10.2 14.1
2024 341 33.0 10.3 15.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Betty McElmon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $427 (3.7%) $10,995 (96.3%) $11,422

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Betty McElmon Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 339th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 337th of 1342 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Betty McElmon Elementary School)53.269.1
 15.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Long Branch School District)53.269.1
 15.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Betty McElmon Elementary School)79.775
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Long Branch School District)79.775
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Betty McElmon Elementary School)76.258.7
 17.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Long Branch School District)76.258.7
 17.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Betty McElmon Elementary School)76.253.9
 22.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Long Branch School District)76.253.9
 22.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students310326
 5.2%
African American84
 50%
American Indian00
Asian55
Hispanic4361
 41.9%
Pacific Islander00
White248247
 0.4%
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.6%14.1%
 2.5%


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Students who attend Betty McElmon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frank Antonides School
High : Shore Regional High School

Students at Betty McElmon Elementary School are 74% White, 20% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Betty McElmon Elementary School ranks 343rd of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 341 students attended Betty McElmon Elementary School.


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