Excellent
#94 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 4% in state
Stone Harbor Elementary School
Elementary School · Stone Harbor School District · Stone Harbor, NJ
An elementary school in Stone Harbor, NJ where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
275 93RD ST, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
- Math 46% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stone Harbor Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 63% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Stone Harbor 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,827/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stone Harbor), 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
$133,929
Median home value
$1,773,800
Median rent
$1,588/mo
College educated
69.7%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08247; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Township Elementary #1Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–2 | 3.8 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| Ocean AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 3.8 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Middle Township Elementary #2Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 3–5 | 4.1 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Cape Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 4.5 mi | 59 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Stone Harbor School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $36,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stone Harbor Elementary School is listed in Stone Harbor School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stone Harbor Elementary School
Stone Harbor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Stone Harbor, NJ, part of Stone Harbor School District, serving approximately 78 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #94 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stone Harbor Elementary School
What grades does Stone Harbor Elementary School serve?
Stone Harbor Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Stone Harbor Elementary School?
Stone Harbor Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stone Harbor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stone Harbor Elementary 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 Stone Harbor Elementary School rank in NJ?
Stone Harbor Elementary School ranks #94 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Stone Harbor Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stone Harbor Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Stone Harbor Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stone Harbor Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stone Harbor Elementary School a charter school?
No, Stone Harbor Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stone Harbor Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Stone Harbor Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cape May County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (609) 368-4413
- Area population (ZIP 08247)
- 936
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 66
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 08247; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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