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#1021 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 41% in state
Stony Brook Elementary School
Elementary School · Hopewell Valley Regional School District · Pennington, NJ
A Hopewell Valley Regional School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20 STEPHENSON ROAD, Pennington, NJ 08534
- Math 79% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stony Brook Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 80% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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
4.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stony Brook 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average583/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pennington), 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
$180,491
Median home value
$573,100
Median rent
$2,106/mo
College educated
71.9%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08534; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–3 | 1.4 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Toll Gate Grammar SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| William L Antheil Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 730 | Compare → |
| Laurel School of PrincetonPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 2–11 | 2.4 mi | 30 | 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.
Hopewell Valley Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $31,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stony Brook Elementary School is listed in Hopewell Valley Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stony Brook Elementary School
Stony Brook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pennington, NJ, part of Hopewell Valley Regional School District, serving approximately 408 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,021 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.9%
- Phone
- (609) 737-4006
- Area population (ZIP 08534)
- 13,174
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 08534; 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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