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Walnut Street Elementary School
Elementary School · Toms River Regional School District
60 WALNUT STREET, Toms River, NJ 08753
Enrollment
718
Student-Teacher
12.2:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
718
Student-Teacher
12.2:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,977 of 2,466
In Toms River
#8 of 15
public schools
In district
#9 of 18
Toms River Regional School District
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Walnut Street Elementary School
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About Walnut Street Elementary School
Walnut Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Toms River, NJ, part of Toms River Regional School District. Walnut Street Elementary School serves approximately 718 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Walnut Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,977 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Walnut Street Elementary School show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 5.1
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Walnut Street Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Walnut Street Elementary School — Students at Walnut Street Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 6.7/10.
How Walnut Street Elementary School Compares
See how Walnut Street Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
60 WALNUT STREET, Toms River, NJ 08753
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Walnut Street Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Pine Beach Elementary School (rated 7.0/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Pine Beach), which scores notably higher. Another option is East Dover Elementary School (rated 6.9/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cedar Grove Elementary School (rated 5.9/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Toms River, see our Toms River schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08753 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$101,648
Median Home Value
$377,200
Median Rent
$1,742/mo
Population
64,788
College Educated
36.2%
Homeownership
81.4%
Avg Commute
30.1 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
42
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| Arthur Rann Elementary School Galloway, NJ | 5.1 |
| Beachwood Elementary School Beachwood, NJ | 5.1 |
| Berkley Street School New Milford, NJ | 5.1 |
| Clara B. Worth Elementary School Bayville, NJ | 5.1 |
| George E. Wilson Elementary School Hamilton, NJ | 5.1 |
| Hooper Avenue Elementary School Toms River, NJ | 5.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Walnut Street Elementary School
What grades does Walnut Street Elementary School serve?
Walnut Street Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Walnut Street Elementary School?
Walnut Street Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Street Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Street Elementary School rank in NJ?
Walnut Street Elementary School ranks #1,977 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Walnut Street Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Walnut Street Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Street Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walnut Street Elementary School a charter school?
No, Walnut Street Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Street Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Walnut Street Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Street Elementary School?
54.0% of students at Walnut Street 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 718
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 54.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (732) 505-5900
Resources & Links
District
Toms River Regional School District- District Enrollment
- 14,654
- Schools in District
- 18
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,053
- District Rank
- #9 of 18
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