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Gregory Elementary School
Elementary School · Long Branch Public School District · Long Branch, NJ
A Long Branch Public School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 Monmouth Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740
- Math 11% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 12% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gregory Elementary School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gregory Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,869/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Long Branch), 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
$73,806
Median home value
$521,900
Median rent
$1,744/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
41.6%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A a Anastasia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Morris Avenue Elementry SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Lenna W. Conrow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 292 | 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.
Long Branch Public School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $26,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gregory Elementary School is listed in LONG BRANCH PUBLIC SCHOOL District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gregory Elementary School
Gregory Elementary School is a public elementary school in Long Branch, NJ, part of Long Branch Public School District, serving approximately 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,320 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gregory Elementary School
What grades does Gregory Elementary School serve?
Gregory Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gregory Elementary School?
Gregory Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gregory Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gregory Elementary School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gregory Elementary School rank in NJ?
Gregory Elementary School ranks #2,320 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Gregory Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gregory Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Gregory Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gregory Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gregory Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gregory Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gregory Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gregory Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gregory Elementary School?
82.9% of students at Gregory 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 563
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (732) 222-7048
- Area population (ZIP 07740)
- 32,330
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07740; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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