Alan B. Shepard Elementary School

Summary:

Alan B. Shepard Elementary School is a public K-5 school in Old Bridge, New Jersey, serving 280 students as part of the Old Bridge Township School District. This high-performing institution consistently outshines district and state averages on standardized tests, ranking in the top 20% of New Jersey elementary schools.

With strong academic performance across all student subgroups, including exceptional results for low-income students, Alan B. Shepard Elementary stands out. The school has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past several years, rising from 622nd position in 2018-2019 to 246th in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby schools like Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary, Southwood Elementary, and William A. Miller Elementary, Alan B. Shepard consistently outperforms on test scores and rankings.

The school's diverse student population and strong performance across racial subgroups suggest a commitment to equity and inclusive practices. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated in recent years, its overall focus on continuous improvement and academic excellence make it a standout institution in the Old Bridge Township School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 33 Bushnell Rd
       Old Bridge, NJ  08857-2320


(732) 360-4499

District: Old Bridge Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
246th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,420 Help


Students who attend Alan B. Shepard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jonas Salk Middle School
High:    Old Bridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.7%
Hispanic:
20.0%
Asian:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.6% Help


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Compare Details Alan B. Shepard Elementary School ranks better than 81.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Old Bridge Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Alan B. Shepard Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.7%), Hispanic (20%), Asian (15%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alan B. Shepard Elementary School is 12.5. 9 elementary schools in the Old Bridge Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alan B. Shepard Elementary School is $15,420, which is the 3rd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Old Bridge Township School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Alan B. Shepard Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alan B. Shepard Elementary School 246th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Alan B. Shepard Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Old Bridge Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Bridge Township School District 237th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alan B. Shepard Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Alan B. Shepard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.51 125th 1204 89.6%
2004 50.76 806th 1298 37.9%
2005 61.56 657th 1303 49.6%
2006 62.59 648th 1314 50.7%
2007 64.15 617th 1329 53.6%
2008 64.42 589th 1338 56.0%
2009 65.01 566th 1346 57.9%
2010 68.44 492nd 1354 63.7%
2011 67.45 548th 1360 59.7%
2012 66.36 565th 1363 58.5%
2013 69.36 506th 1367 63.0%
2014 74.93 367th 1363 73.1%
2015 58.70 584th 1357 57.0%
2016 50.80 706th 1346 47.5%
2017 78.80 304th 1352 77.5%
2018 62.24 552nd 1353 59.2%
2019 57.15 622nd 1360 54.3%
2021 62.13 440th 1317 66.6%
2022 77.28 327th 1345 75.7%
2023 81.66 246th 1342 81.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alan B. Shepard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.58 182nd 463 60.7%
2021 61.19 92nd 411 77.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alan B. Shepard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.87 255th 1001 74.5%
2019 44.41 491st 1007 51.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alan B. Shepard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.64 397th 948 58.1%
2021 62.91 198th 839 76.4%
2022 78.94 111th 863 87.1%
2023 99.23 5th 910 99.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Alan B. Shepard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.41 650th 1333 51.2%
2019 55.93 614th 1331 53.9%
2021 56.51 498th 1290 61.4%
2022 74.25 353rd 1326 73.4%
2023 76.20 314th 1318 76.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Alan B. Shepard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.69 399th 1334 70.1%
2019 57.94 575th 1335 56.9%
2021 66.92 377th 1297 70.9%
2022 82.85 225th 1324 83.0%
2023 84.97 186th 1315 85.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Alan B. Shepard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.97 315th 370 14.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alan B. Shepard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.47 285th 870 67.2%
2019 42.34 506th 899 43.7%
2021 54.31 326th 896 63.6%
2022 94.80 44th 953 95.4%
2023 68.55 250th 982 74.5%
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Rank History for White students at Alan B. Shepard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.35 631st 1022 38.3%
2019 42.10 629th 1023 38.5%
2021 48.14 471st 964 51.1%
2022 65.54 319th 976 67.3%
2023 74.91 207th 975 78.8%
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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 Alan B. Shepard Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 174 6 16 14 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1989 194 10 21 10 2 n/a n/a 0 237
1990 169 12 34 12 1 n/a n/a 0 228
1991 192 8 26 12 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1992 197 7 45 14 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1993 211 6 26 20 1 n/a n/a 0 264
1994 219 7 17 18 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1995 266 12 28 25 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1996 266 12 28 25 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1998 222 11 48 14 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1999 211 7 39 12 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2000 215 13 46 15 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2001 213 14 41 16 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2002 204 13 48 21 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2003 204 13 48 21 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2004 205 19 47 20 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2005 215 17 59 22 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2006 236 20 62 25 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2007 234 17 68 20 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2008 228 19 58 24 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2009 214 18 57 27 0 0 0 0 316
2010 186 16 61 29 0 0 0 0 292
2011 187 19 54 30 0 0 0 0 290
2012 192 16 47 27 0 0 0 0 282
2013 179 16 42 30 0 0 0 0 267
2014 168 13 37 31 0 1 0 0 250
2015 179 13 40 38 1 1 2 0 274
2016 167 12 41 48 0 0 0 0 268
2017 145 8 38 58 0 0 0 0 249
2018 146 8 41 54 0 0 0 0 249
2019 129 10 49 49 0 0 1 0 238
2020 156 13 48 62 0 0 5 0 284
2021 145 18 43 61 0 0 6 0 273
2022 140 18 39 55 0 0 8 0 260
2023 156 16 42 56 0 0 10 0 280

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 Alan B. Shepard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 210 14.0 15.0 n/a
1989 237 16.0 14.8 n/a
1990 228 15.0 15.2 11.4
1991 238 14.0 17.0 9.7
1992 263 13.0 20.2 9.5
1993 264 15.0 17.6 14
1994 261 15.6 16.7 10.7
1995 331 16.0 20.7 8.8
1996 331 16.0 20.7 8.8
1998 295 16.0 18.4 7.8
1999 269 14.0 19.2 8.2
2000 289 15.0 19.3 10.7
2001 284 15.2 18.7 8.5
2002 286 15.0 19.1 4.5
2003 286 15.0 19.1 4.5
2004 291 15.0 19.4 5.8
2005 313 17.0 18.4 n/a
2006 343 18.0 19.1 6.7
2007 339 19.0 17.8 6.5
2008 329 17.0 19.4 11.6
2009 316 22.2 12.6 13.3
2010 292 17.0 17.1 13.7
2011 290 16.0 18.1 14.1
2012 282 18.4 15.3 13.8
2013 267 18.0 14.8 13.9
2014 250 17.5 14.2 16.4
2015 274 21.0 13.0 18.2
2016 268 24.0 11.1 21.3
2017 249 24.2 10.2 25.3
2018 249 24.7 10.0 23.7
2019 238 21.9 10.8 26.9
2020 284 25.4 11.1 21.1
2021 273 24.8 11.0 24.2
2022 260 22.9 11.3 22.7
2023 280 22.3 12.5 23.6

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 Alan B. Shepard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 210 14.0 15.0 n/a
1989 237 16.0 14.8 n/a
1990 228 15.0 15.2 11.4
1991 238 14.0 17.0 9.7
1992 263 13.0 20.2 9.5
1993 264 15.0 17.6 14
1994 261 15.6 16.7 10.7
1995 331 16.0 20.7 8.8
1996 331 16.0 20.7 8.8
1998 295 16.0 18.4 7.8
1999 269 14.0 19.2 8.2
2000 289 15.0 19.3 10.7
2001 284 15.2 18.7 8.5
2002 286 15.0 19.1 4.5
2003 286 15.0 19.1 4.5
2004 291 15.0 19.4 5.8
2005 313 17.0 18.4 n/a
2006 343 18.0 19.1 6.7
2007 339 19.0 17.8 6.5
2008 329 17.0 19.4 11.6
2009 316 22.2 12.6 13.3
2010 292 17.0 17.1 13.7
2011 290 16.0 18.1 14.1
2012 282 18.4 15.3 13.8
2013 267 18.0 14.8 13.9
2014 250 17.5 14.2 16.4
2015 274 21.0 13.0 18.2
2016 268 24.0 11.1 21.3
2017 249 24.2 10.2 25.3
2018 249 24.7 10.0 23.7
2019 238 21.9 10.8 26.9
2020 284 25.4 11.1 21.1
2021 273 24.8 11.0 24.2
2022 260 22.9 11.3 22.7
2023 280 22.3 12.5 23.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alan B. Shepard Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $234 (1.5%) $15,186 (98.5%) $15,420

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alan B. Shepard Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 622nd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 246th of 1342 Elementary schools
 27.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alan B. Shepard Elementary School)47.862.8
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Old Bridge Township School District)63.752.8
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alan B. Shepard Elementary School)56.567.4
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Old Bridge Township School District)71.355.5
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alan B. Shepard Elementary School)52.484.3
 31.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Old Bridge Township School District)70.764.3
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alan B. Shepard Elementary School)52.472.6
 20.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Old Bridge Township School District)59.453.1
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alan B. Shepard Elementary School)71.173
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Old Bridge Township School District)71.169.7
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alan B. Shepard Elementary School)71.150
 21.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Old Bridge Township School District)58.655.9
 2.7%
   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 Students238280
 17.6%
African American1016
 60%
American Indian00
Asian4942
 14.3%
Hispanic4956
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White129156
 20.9%
Two or More Races110
 900%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.9%23.6%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Alan B. Shepard Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended Alan B. Shepard Elementary School.

Students who attend Alan B. Shepard Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jonas Salk Middle School
High : Old Bridge High School

Alan B. Shepard Elementary School ranks 246th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Alan B. Shepard Elementary School are 56% White, 20% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.


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