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Stony Brook Elementary School

Elementary School · Hopewell Valley Regional School District

20 STEPHENSON ROAD, Pennington, NJ 08534

Enrollment

408

Student-Teacher

10.7:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,021 of 2,466

In Pennington

#4 of 6

public schools

In district

#6 of 6

Hopewell Valley Regional School District

School environment

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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6.8/10

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

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About Stony Brook Elementary School

Stony Brook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pennington, NJ, part of Hopewell Valley Regional School District. Stony Brook Elementary School serves approximately 408 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Stony Brook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,021 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Stony Brook Elementary School show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.0 pts below district
  • This school 6.8 · Average
  • District avg 7.8
  • NJ avg 6.5

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+31 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+37.2 pts
Overall Proficiency80% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$31,748
Chronic Absenteeism5.9%

Stony Brook Elementary School — Students at Stony Brook Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

4.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 76.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 80.8% (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
90%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
81%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
79.5%
ELA
85.8%
2025
Math
78.9%
ELA
81.1%

* 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: 4.1/10.

How Stony Brook Elementary School Compares

See how Stony Brook Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.8/10
59th percentile in NJ
Academic
9.4/10
Excellent
Growth
4.1/10
Below Average
Environment
9.7/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
4%
Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
38 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
5.9%

Location

20 STEPHENSON ROAD, Pennington, NJ 08534

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Stony Brook Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Toll Gate Grammar School (rated 8.6/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is William L Antheil Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Ewing), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Eldridge Park School (rated 7.7/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Lawrenceville), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Pennington, see our Pennington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy Pennington 1.4 mi 4.5
Mercer County Technical School STEM Academy Pennington 1.4 mi 6.3
Lawrenceville Elementary School Lawrenceville 1.4 mi 6.2
THE LAWRENCEVILLE SCHOOL Lawrenceville 1.7 mi 6.5
William L Antheil Elementary School Ewing 2.3 mi 7.7
Toll Gate Grammar School Pennington 1.9 mi 8.6
Lawrence Intermediate School Lawrenceville 2.5 mi 7.8
PRINCETON CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE Princeton 2.4 mi 6.5
THE PENNINGTON SCHOOL Pennington 2.4 mi 7.2
ST ANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lawrenceville 2.8 mi 6.4
LAUREL SCHOOL OF PRINCETON, THE Pennington 2.4 mi 6.6
THE NEWGRANGE SCHOOL Pennington 2.4 mi 7.8
LAUREL SCHOOL OF PRINCETON Pennington 2.4 mi 5.7
Eldridge Park School Lawrenceville 3.1 mi 7.7
CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL Pennington 2.7 mi 7.2
Ben Franklin Elementary Lawrenceville 2.8 mi 5.1
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School Ewing 2.9 mi 7.8
Lawrence High School Lawrenceville 3.1 mi 5.2
Lawrence Middle School Lawrenceville 3.2 mi 6.6
PRINCETON JR SCHOOL Lawrenceville 2.7 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08534 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$180,491

Median Home Value

$573,100

Median Rent

$2,106/mo

Population

13,174

College Educated

71.9%

Homeownership

85.6%

Avg Commute

27.6 min

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Median Age

43.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Stony Brook Elementary School

What grades does Stony Brook Elementary School serve?

Stony Brook Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Stony Brook Elementary School?

Stony Brook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stony Brook Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stony Brook Elementary School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stony Brook Elementary School rank in NJ?

Stony Brook Elementary School ranks #1,021 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Stony Brook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stony Brook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Stony Brook Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stony Brook Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Stony Brook Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Stony Brook Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Stony Brook Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stony Brook Elementary School?

4.4% of students at Stony Brook 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
24 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
31 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
408
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Free/Reduced Lunch
4.4%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Mercer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.9%

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