Betty Mcelmon Elementary School

Betty McElmon Elementary School serves 341 students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in West Long Branch, offering a solid educational foundation with personalized attention. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1 across 33 full-time equivalent teachers, students benefit from smaller class sizes that allow for more individualized instruction. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating and ranking in the 78th percentile among New Jersey's elementary schools at #557 out of 2,475 schools statewide.

Students show consistent achievement across core subjects, with 57% reaching proficiency or above in both English Language Arts and mathematics. Located at 20 Parker Road, the school serves a well-educated community where 45% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding ZIP code 07764 reflects an established suburban area with a median household income of $114,036 and median home values of $611,600, while maintaining a low poverty rate of 6.1%.

Betty McElmon Elementary operates as a regular public school in Monmouth County's large suburban setting, providing early childhood and elementary education in a stable, academically-focused environment that supports young learners during their foundational school years.