Oak Street School

Summary:

Oak Street School is a highly successful public elementary school serving 413 students in grades K-5 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. The school is part of the Bernards Township School District, which is ranked 37th out of 615 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oak Street School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, ranking 73rd out of 1,342 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. This is reflected in its students' strong performance on standardized tests, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, the school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Mount Prospect Elementary and Cedar Hill School, with a higher percentage of Asian and Hispanic students. Oak Street School also maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 1.2% to 4.7% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average and the rates of the nearby schools.

Another key differentiator for Oak Street School is its low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 1.45% to 2.46% over the past few years. This suggests a relatively affluent student population compared to the state and nearby schools. The school also has a favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 11.0 over the past few years, which is lower than the ratios of the nearby schools. Overall, Oak Street School's consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and strong resources make it a highly sought-after elementary school in the Basking Ridge area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 70 West Oak Street
       Basking Ridge, NJ  07920-1735


(908) 204-2565

District: Bernards Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
73rd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,522 Help


Students who attend Oak Street School usually attend:

Middle:    William Annin Middle School
High:    Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  413

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.0%
Asian:
14.8%
Hispanic:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.5% Help


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Compare Details Oak Street School ranks better than 94.6% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Bernards Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.79. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Oak Street School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Bernards Township School District. Racial makeup is: White (70%), Asian (14.8%), Hispanic (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 1.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Street School is 10.7, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Bernards Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Street School is $9,522. 2 elementary schools in the Bernards Township School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Oak Street School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Street School 73rd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Oak Street School in the ranking list.)

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Bernards Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bernards Township School District 37th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oak Street School

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Rank History for all students at Oak Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.20 131st 1204 89.1%
2004 85.84 49th 1298 96.2%
2005 83.41 76th 1303 94.2%
2006 82.24 92nd 1314 93.0%
2007 82.57 60th 1329 95.5%
2008 84.12 53rd 1338 96.0%
2009 87.90 38th 1346 97.2%
2010 86.73 41st 1354 97.0%
2011 84.31 97th 1360 92.9%
2012 86.84 36th 1363 97.4%
2013 87.74 35th 1367 97.4%
2014 85.98 86th 1363 93.7%
2015 93.48 44th 1357 96.8%
2016 87.04 144th 1346 89.3%
2017 86.13 158th 1352 88.3%
2018 90.30 93rd 1353 93.1%
2019 89.32 99th 1360 92.7%
2021 93.23 71st 1317 94.6%
2022 94.57 46th 1345 96.6%
2023 92.79 73rd 1342 94.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oak Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.18 19th 1001 98.1%
2021 73.41 152nd 868 82.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Oak Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.34 65th 1333 95.1%
2019 88.28 94th 1331 92.9%
2021 94.27 39th 1290 97.0%
2022 92.83 63rd 1326 95.2%
2023 90.04 103rd 1318 92.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Oak Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.19 102nd 1334 92.4%
2019 89.12 94th 1335 93.0%
2021 88.19 132nd 1297 89.8%
2022 94.67 41st 1324 96.9%
2023 93.27 52nd 1315 96.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Oak Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.40 17th 370 95.4%
2019 80.77 41st 370 88.9%
2022 85.24 20th 348 94.3%
2023 76.28 66th 346 80.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oak Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.27 82nd 870 90.6%
2019 93.72 26th 899 97.1%
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Rank History for White students at Oak Street School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.75 56th 1022 94.5%
2019 84.85 95th 1023 90.7%
2021 89.65 45th 964 95.3%
2022 90.86 33rd 976 96.6%
2023 87.95 75th 975 92.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, July 18, 2014

Open Quote Oak Street School is an exceptional school in an exceptional district. The teachers and staff take an interest in the children and create an individual learning experience for each child. The parents are wonderful and involved. Together they create a wonderful and amazing environment combining education and hands on learning experiences while building the student's confidence and self-esteem. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, December 16, 2013

Open Quote when the 5th grade education is focused on preparation for middle school, there is a problem. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, October 27, 2013

Open Quote Please do not send your child if she/he is academically advanced ("gifted", etc.) but has any other type of impediment or impairment. This school will just meet their minimum requirement of insuring that your child is "average". Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oak Street School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 257 6 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1989 206 2 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1990 310 1 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1991 341 3 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1992 371 2 23 9 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1993 313 3 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1994 325 3 19 6 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1995 348 1 7 4 3 n/a n/a 0 363
1996 348 1 7 4 3 n/a n/a 0 363
1998 571 10 33 6 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1999 589 11 39 8 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2000 498 3 18 18 1 n/a n/a 0 538
2001 513 3 20 16 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2002 566 3 25 16 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2003 566 3 25 16 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2004 566 4 26 12 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2005 563 3 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2006 564 2 23 4 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2007 565 2 22 7 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2008 585 3 21 3 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2009 566 2 22 5 0 0 9 0 604
2010 569 2 21 17 0 0 12 0 621
2011 546 2 31 31 0 0 14 0 624
2012 551 3 38 28 0 0 12 0 632
2013 519 2 35 37 0 0 14 0 607
2014 526 1 40 38 0 0 11 0 616
2015 477 4 40 42 0 0 16 0 579
2016 437 5 41 47 0 0 20 0 550
2017 409 5 42 38 0 0 19 0 513
2018 365 7 54 44 0 0 19 0 489
2019 342 7 50 44 0 0 21 0 464
2020 301 4 47 49 0 0 19 0 420
2021 294 4 44 43 0 0 21 0 406
2022 289 1 50 47 1 0 17 0 405
2023 289 1 61 43 1 0 18 0 413

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oak Street School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 279 17.0 16.4 n/a
1989 220 15.0 14.6 n/a
1990 331 24.0 13.7 0.6
1991 368 23.0 16.0 0.5
1992 405 23.0 17.6 0.5
1993 338 19.2 17.6 0
1994 353 22.0 16.0 0.3
1995 363 21.4 17.0 0.6
1996 363 21.4 17.0 0.6
1998 620 33.6 18.5 0.2
1999 647 38.8 16.7 0.6
2000 538 39.6 13.6 0.6
2001 553 39.9 13.9 0.7
2002 610 38.6 15.8 1.1
2003 610 38.6 15.8 1.1
2004 608 41.5 14.7 1
2005 593 46.5 12.8 n/a
2006 593 42.5 14.0 1.2
2007 596 44.0 13.5 0.8
2008 612 36.0 17.0 n/a
2009 604 44.5 13.6 1
2010 621 37.0 16.7 0.8
2011 624 38.5 16.2 1.6
2012 632 44.8 14.0 1.9
2013 607 43.7 13.8 2.6
2014 616 44.0 14.0 2.6
2015 579 42.0 13.7 4
2016 550 42.0 13.0 4.2
2017 513 43.0 11.9 2.3
2018 489 44.0 11.1 3.1
2019 464 37.0 12.5 3.2
2020 420 37.1 11.3 3.3
2021 406 36.9 11.0 2.5
2022 405 39.1 10.3 2.2
2023 413 38.5 10.7 1.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oak Street School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 279 17.0 16.4 n/a
1989 220 15.0 14.6 n/a
1990 331 24.0 13.7 0.6
1991 368 23.0 16.0 0.5
1992 405 23.0 17.6 0.5
1993 338 19.2 17.6 0
1994 353 22.0 16.0 0.3
1995 363 21.4 17.0 0.6
1996 363 21.4 17.0 0.6
1998 620 33.6 18.5 0.2
1999 647 38.8 16.7 0.6
2000 538 39.6 13.6 0.6
2001 553 39.9 13.9 0.7
2002 610 38.6 15.8 1.1
2003 610 38.6 15.8 1.1
2004 608 41.5 14.7 1
2005 593 46.5 12.8 n/a
2006 593 42.5 14.0 1.2
2007 596 44.0 13.5 0.8
2008 612 36.0 17.0 n/a
2009 604 44.5 13.6 1
2010 621 37.0 16.7 0.8
2011 624 38.5 16.2 1.6
2012 632 44.8 14.0 1.9
2013 607 43.7 13.8 2.6
2014 616 44.0 14.0 2.6
2015 579 42.0 13.7 4
2016 550 42.0 13.0 4.2
2017 513 43.0 11.9 2.3
2018 489 44.0 11.1 3.1
2019 464 37.0 12.5 3.2
2020 420 37.1 11.3 3.3
2021 406 36.9 11.0 2.5
2022 405 39.1 10.3 2.2
2023 413 38.5 10.7 1.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oak Street School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,522

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Street School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 99th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 73rd of 1342 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oak Street School)65.172.8
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bernards Township School District)63.866.8
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oak Street School)86.381.8
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bernards Township School District)79.677.4
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Street School)82.983.1
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bernards Township School District)77.178.6
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oak Street School)85.681.6
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bernards Township School District)8281.3
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Street School)82.378.5
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bernards Township School District)84.385
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oak Street School)85.175.1
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bernards Township School District)84.178.7
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students464413
 11%
African American71
 85.7%
American Indian01
Asian5061
 22%
Hispanic4443
 2.3%
Pacific Islander00
White342289
 15.5%
Two or More Races2118
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.2%1.5%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Street School

Yes. Oak Street School ranks in the top 5.4% of New Jersey elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 413 students attended Oak Street School.

Students who attend Oak Street School usually go on to attend:

Middle : William Annin Middle School
High : Ridge High School

Students at Oak Street School are 70% White, 15% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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