Veterans Memorial Elementary School

Summary:

Veterans Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brick, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Brick Township Public School District. The school has a diverse student population, but its academic performance and attendance rates lag behind many of its neighboring schools.

Compared to nearby schools like Drum Point Road Elementary and Nellie F. Bennett Elementary, Veterans Memorial Elementary has a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students, as well as a larger proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, only 26.6% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 31.9% in the district and 42% statewide.

Another area of concern is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate, which has increased from 9.9% in 2017-2018 to 23.0% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than nearby schools like Osbornville Elementary (18.3%) and Drum Point Road Elementary (14.8%). The school's overall ranking has also declined in recent years, suggesting that its performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state. Addressing the underlying issues of chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges could be crucial in improving the educational outcomes at Veterans Memorial Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-5

 103 Hendrickson Avenue
       Brick, NJ  08724


(732) 785-3000

District: Brick Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1007th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,392 Help


Students who attend Veterans Memorial Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Veterans Memorial Middle School
High:    Brick Township Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  618

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.1%
Hispanic:
21.0%
African American:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.9% Help


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Compare Details Veterans Memorial Elementary School ranks worse than 75% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Brick Township Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.42. (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 Student population at Veterans Memorial Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.1%), Hispanic (21%), African American (13.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Brick Township Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Elementary School is 11.1, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Brick Township Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Veterans Memorial Elementary School is $7,392. 3 elementary schools in the Brick Township Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Veterans Memorial Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Veterans Memorial Elementary School 1007th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Veterans Memorial Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Brick Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Brick Township Public School District 409th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Veterans Memorial Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Veterans Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.86 626th 1204 48.0%
2004 57.79 692nd 1298 46.7%
2005 67.66 518th 1303 60.2%
2006 69.11 489th 1314 62.8%
2007 66.56 567th 1329 57.3%
2008 65.38 564th 1338 57.8%
2009 56.32 720th 1346 46.5%
2010 60.19 659th 1354 51.3%
2011 63.34 623rd 1360 54.2%
2012 70.71 474th 1363 65.2%
2013 68.46 523rd 1367 61.7%
2014 63.68 596th 1363 56.3%
2015 55.50 634th 1357 53.3%
2016 49.90 727th 1346 46.0%
2017 45.51 790th 1352 41.6%
2018 41.84 835th 1353 38.3%
2019 31.25 980th 1360 27.9%
2021 34.12 809th 1317 38.6%
2022 26.56 987th 1345 26.6%
2023 25.42 1007th 1342 25.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Veterans Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.68 339th 489 30.7%
2023 32.25 334th 499 33.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Veterans Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.93 528th 1001 47.3%
2019 27.69 701st 1007 30.4%
2021 42.77 435th 868 49.9%
2022 26.89 659th 949 30.6%
2023 28.56 643rd 958 32.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Veterans Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.11 513th 942 45.5%
2019 24.40 720th 948 24.1%
2021 31.11 612th 839 27.1%
2022 28.04 627th 863 27.3%
2023 21.13 730th 910 19.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Veterans Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.87 908th 1333 31.9%
2019 36.04 893rd 1331 32.9%
2021 33.27 823rd 1290 36.2%
2022 28.05 937th 1326 29.3%
2023 29.52 930th 1318 29.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Veterans Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.54 718th 1334 46.2%
2019 29.10 963rd 1335 27.9%
2021 36.61 750th 1297 42.2%
2022 27.12 953rd 1324 28.0%
2023 24.51 987th 1315 24.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Veterans Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.47 270th 517 47.8%
2019 34.21 373rd 522 28.5%
2021 33.66 314th 456 31.1%
2022 23.83 407th 494 17.6%
2023 21.99 400th 463 13.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Veterans Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.46 528th 870 39.3%
2019 13.05 783rd 899 12.9%
2021 44.01 452nd 896 49.6%
2022 24.10 732nd 953 23.2%
2023 16.55 856th 982 12.8%
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Rank History for White students at Veterans Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.40 692nd 1022 32.3%
2019 35.58 701st 1023 31.5%
2021 33.31 685th 964 28.9%
2022 18.37 847th 976 13.2%
2023 25.21 761st 975 21.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Veterans Memorial Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 807 7 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 836
1989 747 12 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1990 723 13 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1991 740 10 14 15 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1992 781 15 11 14 0 n/a n/a 0 821
1993 800 20 14 26 0 n/a n/a 0 860
1994 815 29 19 13 0 n/a n/a 0 876
1995 944 31 20 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1012
1996 944 31 20 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1012
1998 845 21 20 29 1 n/a n/a 0 916
1999 723 14 18 29 1 n/a n/a 0 785
2000 728 15 11 23 4 n/a n/a 0 781
2001 709 14 11 22 2 n/a n/a 0 758
2002 626 34 11 24 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2003 626 34 11 24 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2004 617 38 17 23 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2005 655 38 19 44 0 n/a n/a 0 756
2006 609 40 17 46 0 n/a n/a 0 712
2007 607 43 14 47 1 n/a n/a 0 712
2008 614 47 16 48 1 n/a n/a 0 726
2009 537 52 14 54 0 2 5 0 664
2010 511 68 11 54 0 2 10 0 656
2011 479 83 10 59 0 2 7 0 640
2012 470 73 15 55 0 2 4 0 619
2013 432 69 11 56 0 2 5 0 575
2014 508 81 11 63 1 2 4 0 670
2015 506 103 18 79 1 1 3 0 711
2016 480 98 19 96 1 0 3 0 697
2017 479 123 17 97 2 0 9 0 727
2018 405 89 16 111 2 0 13 0 636
2019 385 84 16 115 1 1 13 0 615
2020 377 85 12 123 1 0 21 0 619
2021 388 83 10 139 1 0 26 0 647
2022 391 83 10 141 1 0 30 0 656
2023 365 82 6 130 0 0 35 0 618

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 Veterans Memorial Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 836 38.0 22.0 n/a
1989 770 37.0 20.8 n/a
1990 757 37.0 20.4 5.9
1991 779 37.0 21.0 6
1992 821 37.0 22.1 7.3
1993 860 38.5 22.3 9.3
1994 876 39.5 22.2 9.8
1995 1012 43.0 23.5 9.9
1996 1012 43.0 23.5 9.9
1998 916 47.0 19.5 10.7
1999 785 45.0 17.4 9.6
2000 781 45.0 17.4 18.4
2001 758 45.3 16.7 15.6
2002 695 47.0 14.8 15.5
2003 695 47.0 14.8 15.5
2004 695 52.0 13.4 17.6
2005 756 57.0 13.3 n/a
2006 712 63.9 11.1 16
2007 712 56.0 12.7 17
2008 726 37.0 19.6 17.5
2009 664 53.3 10.2 22
2010 656 38.0 17.2 25.9
2011 640 42.0 15.2 28.9
2012 619 48.2 12.8 29.4
2013 575 n/a n/a 33.2
2014 670 57.0 11.7 35.4
2015 711 58.0 12.2 41.5
2016 697 56.0 12.4 41.3
2017 727 59.2 12.2 39.1
2018 636 57.7 11.0 40.7
2019 615 54.7 11.2 40.5
2020 619 48.7 12.7 44.7
2021 647 54.7 11.8 43.7
2022 656 54.1 12.1 43.9
2023 618 55.2 11.1 47.9

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 Veterans Memorial Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 836 38.0 22.0 n/a
1989 770 37.0 20.8 n/a
1990 757 37.0 20.4 5.9
1991 779 37.0 21.0 6
1992 821 37.0 22.1 7.3
1993 860 38.5 22.3 9.3
1994 876 39.5 22.2 9.8
1995 1012 43.0 23.5 9.9
1996 1012 43.0 23.5 9.9
1998 916 47.0 19.5 10.7
1999 785 45.0 17.4 9.6
2000 781 45.0 17.4 18.4
2001 758 45.3 16.7 15.6
2002 695 47.0 14.8 15.5
2003 695 47.0 14.8 15.5
2004 695 52.0 13.4 17.6
2005 756 57.0 13.3 n/a
2006 712 63.9 11.1 16
2007 712 56.0 12.7 17
2008 726 37.0 19.6 17.5
2009 664 53.3 10.2 22
2010 656 38.0 17.2 25.9
2011 640 42.0 15.2 28.9
2012 619 48.2 12.8 29.4
2013 575 n/a n/a 33.2
2014 670 57.0 11.7 35.4
2015 711 58.0 12.2 41.5
2016 697 56.0 12.4 41.3
2017 727 59.2 12.2 39.1
2018 636 57.7 11.0 40.7
2019 615 54.7 11.2 40.5
2020 619 48.7 12.7 44.7
2021 647 54.7 11.8 43.7
2022 656 54.1 12.1 43.9
2023 618 55.2 11.1 47.9

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 Veterans Memorial Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $209 (2.8%) $7,183 (97.2%) $7,392

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans Memorial Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 980th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1007th of 1342 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Memorial Elementary School)34.826.6
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brick Township Public School District)42.331.9
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Veterans Memorial Elementary School)38.731.8
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brick Township Public School District)48.438.3
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Memorial Elementary School)62.230.3
 31.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brick Township Public School District)55.440.4
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Memorial Elementary School)4528.2
 16.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brick Township Public School District)47.132.4
 14.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Memorial Elementary School)35.639.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brick Township Public School District)5147.8
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Memorial Elementary School)34.125.4
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brick Township Public School District)43.328.8
 14.5%
   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 Students615618
 0.5%
African American8482
 2.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian166
 62.5%
Hispanic115130
 13%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White385365
 5.2%
Two or More Races1335
 169.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.5%47.9%
 7.4%


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Students at Veterans Memorial Elementary School are 59% White, 21% Hispanic, 13% African American, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 618 students attended Veterans Memorial Elementary School.

Students who attend Veterans Memorial Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Veterans Memorial Middle School
High : Brick Township Memorial High School

Veterans Memorial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 25.0% of New Jersey elementary schools.


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