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Lord Stirling Elementary School

Elementary School · New Brunswick School District

101 REDMOND STREET, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Enrollment

470

Student-Teacher

9.8:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,909 of 2,466

In New Brunswick

#9 of 12

public schools

In district

#8 of 11

New Brunswick School District

School environment

7.5 / 10

Very Good

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Lord Stirling Elementary School

5.2/10

Elementary School in New Brunswick · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Roosevelt Elementary School

6.5/10

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7.2/10

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About Lord Stirling Elementary School

Lord Stirling Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Brunswick, NJ, part of New Brunswick School District. Lord Stirling Elementary School serves approximately 470 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Lord Stirling Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,909 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Lord Stirling Elementary School show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.7 pts below district
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • District avg 5.9
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 9.8:1 students to teachers, Lord Stirling Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics3.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-29.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.8 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$29,323
Chronic Absenteeism20.9%

Lord Stirling Elementary School — Students at Lord Stirling Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

60.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 23.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 22.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
49.9% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
47%
ELA
18%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
23%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
26%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
21%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
2%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
2%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
23%
2024
Math
17.8%
ELA
23%
2025
Math
18.4%
ELA
22.1%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.6/10.

How Lord Stirling Elementary School Compares

See how Lord Stirling Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
23th percentile in NJ
Academic
3.1/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
5.6/10
Average
Environment
7.5/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
61%
Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
48 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
20.9%

Location

101 REDMOND STREET, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lord Stirling Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. A Chester Redshaw School (rated 7.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts (rated 7.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lincoln Elementary School (rated 6.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New Brunswick, see our New Brunswick schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Roosevelt Elementary School New Brunswick 0.4 mi 6.5
Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts New Brunswick 0.5 mi 7.2
A Chester Redshaw School New Brunswick 0.6 mi 7.5
Livingston Elementary School New Brunswick 0.6 mi 5.5
New Brunswick Adult High School New Brunswick 0.7 mi
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School New Brunswick 0.8 mi 4.7
Lincoln Elementary School New Brunswick 1.0 mi 6.8
CHILDRENS HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Highland Park 1.1 mi
Bartle Elementary School Highland Park 1.0 mi 6.8
Highland Park High School Highland Park 1.2 mi 4.9
Highland Park Middle School Highland Park 1.2 mi 7.3
RABBI PESACH RAYMON YESHIVA Edison 1.4 mi 6.3
Parsons North Brunswick 1.4 mi 6.8
Greater Brunswick Charter School New Brunswick 1.3 mi 6.2
Irving Primary School Highland Park 1.5 mi 5.6
Linwood School North Brunswick 1.8 mi 5.0
North Brunswick Twp Early Childhood Center North Brunswick 1.8 mi 5.8
Mckinley Community School New Brunswick 1.6 mi 6.1
John Marshall Elementary School Edison 1.9 mi 5.6
New Brunswick Middle School New Brunswick 1.9 mi 5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08901 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,248

Median Home Value

$316,800

Median Rent

$1,790/mo

Population

56,766

College Educated

24.1%

Homeownership

21.8%

Avg Commute

24.2 min

Poverty Rate

31.6%

Median Age

24.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lord Stirling Elementary School

What grades does Lord Stirling Elementary School serve?

Lord Stirling Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lord Stirling Elementary School?

Lord Stirling Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lord Stirling Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lord Stirling Elementary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lord Stirling Elementary School rank in NJ?

Lord Stirling Elementary School ranks #1,909 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Lord Stirling Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lord Stirling Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Lord Stirling Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lord Stirling Elementary School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lord Stirling Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lord Stirling Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lord Stirling Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lord Stirling Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lord Stirling Elementary School?

60.9% of students at Lord Stirling 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
91 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
32 Some Transit
Bike Score
65 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
470
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Free/Reduced Lunch
60.9%
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.9%

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