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#1461 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School
Elementary School · Atlantic Highlands School District · Atlantic Highlands, NJ
An elementary school in Atlantic Highlands, NJ where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
140 FIRST AVENUE, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
- Math 51% vs NJ 43% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs NJ 50% (2024)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Atlantic Highlands Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Atlantic Highlands Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: Average595/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Atlantic Highlands), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$124,096
Median home value
$621,700
Median rent
$1,863/mo
College educated
46.7%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07716; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navesink Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Leonardo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Mountain Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Highlands Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 160 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Atlantic Highlands School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,941NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School is listed in Atlantic Highlands School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atlantic Highlands Elementary School
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, part of Atlantic Highlands School District, serving approximately 245 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,461 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atlantic Highlands Elementary School
What grades does Atlantic Highlands Elementary School serve?
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Atlantic Highlands Elementary School?
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlantic Highlands Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlantic Highlands Elementary School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atlantic Highlands Elementary School rank in NJ?
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School ranks #1,461 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Atlantic Highlands Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Atlantic Highlands Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atlantic Highlands Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Atlantic Highlands Elementary School a charter school?
No, Atlantic Highlands Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atlantic Highlands Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Atlantic Highlands Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atlantic Highlands Elementary School?
13.9% of students at Atlantic Highlands Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (732) 291-2020
- Area population (ZIP 07716)
- 8,528
- Area average commute
- 37 min
- Area median age
- 50.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07716; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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