Betty McElmon Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Long Branch, New Jersey 07764 · West Long Branch School District
#307 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#2043 of 50,301 nationally
About Betty McElmon Elementary School
Betty McElmon Elementary School is a public elementary located in West Long Branch, in the West Long Branch School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 320 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 307th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (96th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (72th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 320.
There are 3 schools in West Long Branch; Betty McElmon Elementary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)19.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Betty McElmon Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Betty McElmon Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Frank Antonides School
West Long Branch · Public middle · Grades 5–8
220 students · 34 m away
Shore Regional High School
West Long Branch · Public high · Grades 9–12
556 students · 659 m away
Wolf Hill School
Oceanport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
354 students · 2.3 km away
Long Branch High School
Long Branch · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,500 students · 2.3 km away
Long Branch Middle School
Long Branch · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,142 students · 2.4 km away
Morris Avenue Elementry School
Long Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
267 students · 2.5 km away
A A Anastasia Elementary School
Long Branch · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students · 2.5 km away
Meadowbrook
Eatontown · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
212 students · 2.6 km away
Gregory Elementary School
Long Branch · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students · 2.8 km away
Ocean Township High School
Oakhurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
925 students · 2.8 km away
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James Russell Lowell Elementary School
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Hudson Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Betty McElmon Elementary School a good school?
Betty McElmon Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 85.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #307 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Betty McElmon Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Betty McElmon Elementary School ranks #307 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #2043 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Betty McElmon Elementary School?
Betty McElmon Elementary School had 320 students in 2025.
Is Betty McElmon Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Betty McElmon Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Betty McElmon Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Betty McElmon Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.