M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857 · Old Bridge Township School District
#396 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#3476 of 50,301 nationally
About M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School is a public elementary located in Old Bridge, in the Old Bridge Township School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 224 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 396th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (74th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 224.
There are 10 schools in Old Bridge; M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School ranks 2nd of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)12.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
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 M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Southwood Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
265 students · 1.5 km away
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
211 students · 1.7 km away
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
268 students · 1.9 km away
Alan B. Shepard Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students · 2.0 km away
William A. Miller Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students · 2.2 km away
Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students · 2.3 km away
Jonas Salk Middle School
Old Bridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students · 2.9 km away
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Old Bridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
926 students · 2.9 km away
James A. McDivitt Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students · 3.3 km away
Bowne-Munro Elementary School
East Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
201 students · 3.3 km away
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223 students
Ethel M Burke Elementary School
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222 students
Bloomingdale Avenue School
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Gloucester Township Elementary School
Blackwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School a good school?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 82.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #396 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 M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School ranks #396 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #3476 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School had 224 students in 2025.
Is M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.