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#1253 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Oak Street Elem School
Elementary School · Lakewood Township School District · Lakewood, NJ
A Lakewood Township School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
75 OAK STREET, Lakewood, NJ 08701
- Math 22% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Street Elem School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak Street Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,811
Median home value
$430,700
Median rent
$1,701/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
50.8%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tashbar of LakewoodPrivate · tuition | 4.3 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| Bais Hachinuch L'banosPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–4 | 0.3 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Bnos DevorahPrivate · tuition | 3.4 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 972 | Compare → |
| School for Children With Hidden IntelligencePrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 270 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lakewood Township School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $52,346NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Street Elem School is listed in Lakewood Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Street Elem School
Oak Street Elem School is a public elementary school in Lakewood, NJ, part of Lakewood Township School District, serving approximately 656 students in grades 2nd-6th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,253 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Street Elem School
What grades does Oak Street Elem School serve?
Oak Street Elem School serves students in grades 2nd through 6th.
How many students attend Oak Street Elem School?
Oak Street Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 656 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Street Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Street Elem School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Street Elem School rank in NJ?
Oak Street Elem School ranks #1,253 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Oak Street Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Street Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Oak Street Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Street Elem School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oak Street Elem School a charter school?
No, Oak Street Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Street Elem School a Title I school?
No, Oak Street Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Street Elem School?
91.6% of students at Oak Street Elem 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
- 2nd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 656
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (732) 905-3670
- Area population (ZIP 08701)
- 136,784
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 18.2
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 08701; 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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