Walter M. Schirra Elementary School

Summary:

Walter M. Schirra Elementary School is a public elementary school in Old Bridge, New Jersey, serving 269 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school consistently outshines the Old Bridge Township School District and the state of New Jersey in academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels.

The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian students compared to the district and state averages, may contribute to its strong academic performance. Walter M. Schirra Elementary School is also recognized for its low student-teacher ratio and has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the top 25% of New Jersey elementary schools. When compared to nearby schools in the Old Bridge Township School District, such as Southwood Elementary School and Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School, Walter M. Schirra stands out as a top-performing institution with higher test scores and a stronger statewide ranking.

While the school generally excels, its ranking for special education students is lower than its overall ranking, suggesting that the school may need to focus on improving support and resources for this student population. Overall, Walter M. Schirra Elementary School is a high-quality public elementary school that provides a strong academic foundation for its diverse student body, making it a desirable option for families in the Old Bridge area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 One Awn St
       Old Bridge, NJ  08857-1819


(732) 360-4495

District: Old Bridge Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
324th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,693 Help


Students who attend Walter M. Schirra Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.1%
Asian:
23.4%
Hispanic:
13.8%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.1% Help


 See top rated New Jersey elementary schools

 Compare Walter M. Schirra Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Walter M. Schirra Elementary School ranks better than 75.9% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 4th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Old Bridge Township School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.69. (See more...)
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Student population at Walter M. Schirra Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.1%), Asian (23.4%), Hispanic (13.8%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 7.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Old Bridge Township School District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walter M. Schirra Elementary School is 11.9, which is the 5th best among 11 elementary schools in the Old Bridge Township School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Walter M. Schirra Elementary School employs 22.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walter M. Schirra Elementary School is $14,693, which is the 4th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Old Bridge Township School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Walter M. Schirra Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Walter M. Schirra Elementary School 324th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Walter M. Schirra Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Female students:
Male students:
Asian students:
White students:


Old Bridge Township School District:

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


What do you think?

Your rating for Walter M. Schirra Elementary School?

Rank History for Walter M. Schirra Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Walter M. Schirra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.29 501st 1204 58.4%
2004 71.75 411th 1298 68.3%
2005 60.61 675th 1303 48.2%
2006 61.06 688th 1314 47.6%
2007 65.98 581st 1329 56.3%
2008 73.98 365th 1338 72.7%
2009 79.56 222nd 1346 83.5%
2010 83.17 127th 1354 90.6%
2011 79.48 224th 1360 83.5%
2012 79.29 240th 1363 82.4%
2013 81.39 199th 1367 85.4%
2014 80.81 223rd 1363 83.6%
2015 91.11 90th 1357 93.4%
2016 95.36 19th 1346 98.6%
2017 87.53 137th 1352 89.9%
2018 91.54 63rd 1353 95.3%
2019 92.69 43rd 1360 96.8%
2021 85.28 163rd 1317 87.6%
2022 88.56 146th 1345 89.1%
2023 76.69 324th 1342 75.9%
See the entire list of New Jersey Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Walter M. Schirra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.38 705th 958 26.4%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Female students at Walter M. Schirra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.90 93rd 1333 93.0%
2019 91.44 56th 1331 95.8%
2021 69.14 333rd 1290 74.2%
2022 81.94 236th 1326 82.2%
2023 77.18 303rd 1318 77.0%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Walter M. Schirra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.17 76th 1334 94.3%
2019 92.17 58th 1335 95.7%
2021 92.33 72nd 1297 94.4%
2022 88.80 134th 1324 89.9%
2023 71.34 375th 1315 71.5%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Walter M. Schirra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.81 90th 370 75.7%
2019 60.57 146th 370 60.5%
2021 61.84 138th 339 59.3%
2022 73.27 78th 348 77.6%
2023 64.64 123rd 346 64.5%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for White students at Walter M. Schirra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.39 73rd 1022 92.9%
2019 89.54 34th 1023 96.7%
2021 64.73 272nd 964 71.8%
2022 60.41 369th 976 62.2%
2023 53.00 458th 975 53.0%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Walter M. Schirra Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
83%

0%

0%

0%

17%

  

by a parent
Saturday, October 20, 2018

Open Quote We have been a part of this school for 7 years. I absolutely love everything about it. Our teachers are beyond fabulous! My children have learned so much! Love, love, love our school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Walter M. Schirra Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 304 10 44 12 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1989 292 7 47 8 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1990 269 10 48 10 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1991 264 10 43 13 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1992 280 18 38 15 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1993 324 15 81 26 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1994 371 21 90 12 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1995 357 30 123 25 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1996 357 30 123 25 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1998 284 20 100 22 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1999 284 22 105 19 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2000 314 23 109 30 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2001 330 25 127 32 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2002 352 25 116 39 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2003 352 25 116 39 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2004 339 27 121 40 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2005 338 24 118 44 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2006 278 13 94 35 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2007 248 14 89 33 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2008 233 18 86 36 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2009 228 17 87 37 0 0 0 0 369
2010 237 14 83 32 0 0 0 0 366
2011 243 17 81 32 0 1 0 0 374
2012 216 13 79 23 0 1 0 0 332
2013 234 15 89 21 0 1 0 0 360
2014 235 13 84 18 0 1 0 0 351
2015 228 17 80 18 0 2 2 0 347
2016 204 16 87 22 0 2 3 0 334
2017 187 11 91 29 0 2 3 0 323
2018 161 13 82 32 0 2 3 0 293
2019 149 13 84 28 0 2 2 0 278
2020 161 8 79 32 0 2 2 0 284
2021 141 9 72 28 0 0 3 0 253
2022 144 9 71 32 1 0 4 0 261
2023 151 13 63 37 0 1 4 0 269

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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 370 22.0 16.8 n/a
1989 354 21.0 16.8 n/a
1990 337 23.0 14.6 3.6
1991 330 20.0 16.5 4.2
1992 351 20.0 17.5 5.7
1993 446 23.0 19.4 4
1994 494 24.0 20.6 4.3
1995 535 25.0 21.4 2.8
1996 535 25.0 21.4 2.8
1998 426 21.0 20.3 1.6
1999 430 22.0 19.5 2.3
2000 476 23.0 20.7 5.5
2001 514 23.2 22.2 5.8
2002 532 26.0 20.5 3.6
2003 532 26.0 20.5 3.6
2004 527 27.0 19.5 7.6
2005 524 24.0 21.8 n/a
2006 420 22.0 19.1 6.4
2007 384 22.0 17.5 5.2
2008 373 18.0 20.7 5.4
2009 369 24.9 13.2 6.5
2010 366 19.0 19.2 6.3
2011 374 19.4 19.2 7
2012 332 21.1 15.6 5.7
2013 360 23.0 15.6 8.6
2014 351 23.5 14.9 9.7
2015 347 27.0 12.8 8.4
2016 334 28.0 11.9 10.8
2017 323 25.0 12.9 9.9
2018 293 25.9 11.3 10.2
2019 278 24.9 11.1 10.4
2020 284 24.9 11.4 10.6
2021 253 23.9 10.5 7.9
2022 261 23.4 11.1 7.7
2023 269 22.5 11.9 7.1

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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 370 22.0 16.8 n/a
1989 354 21.0 16.8 n/a
1990 337 23.0 14.6 3.6
1991 330 20.0 16.5 4.2
1992 351 20.0 17.5 5.7
1993 446 23.0 19.4 4
1994 494 24.0 20.6 4.3
1995 535 25.0 21.4 2.8
1996 535 25.0 21.4 2.8
1998 426 21.0 20.3 1.6
1999 430 22.0 19.5 2.3
2000 476 23.0 20.7 5.5
2001 514 23.2 22.2 5.8
2002 532 26.0 20.5 3.6
2003 532 26.0 20.5 3.6
2004 527 27.0 19.5 7.6
2005 524 24.0 21.8 n/a
2006 420 22.0 19.1 6.4
2007 384 22.0 17.5 5.2
2008 373 18.0 20.7 5.4
2009 369 24.9 13.2 6.5
2010 366 19.0 19.2 6.3
2011 374 19.4 19.2 7
2012 332 21.1 15.6 5.7
2013 360 23.0 15.6 8.6
2014 351 23.5 14.9 9.7
2015 347 27.0 12.8 8.4
2016 334 28.0 11.9 10.8
2017 323 25.0 12.9 9.9
2018 293 25.9 11.3 10.2
2019 278 24.9 11.1 10.4
2020 284 24.9 11.4 10.6
2021 253 23.9 10.5 7.9
2022 261 23.4 11.1 7.7
2023 269 22.5 11.9 7.1

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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $63 (0.4%) $14,630 (99.6%) $14,693

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Walter M. Schirra 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 43rd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 324th of 1342 Elementary schools
 21%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walter M. Schirra Elementary School)97.776.1
 21.6%
   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 (Walter M. Schirra Elementary School)92.871.8
 21%
   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 (Walter M. Schirra Elementary School)80.772.5
 8.2%
   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 (Walter M. Schirra Elementary School)78.560
 18.5%
   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 (Walter M. Schirra Elementary School)91.359.4
 31.9%
   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 (Walter M. Schirra Elementary School)80.561.1
 19.4%
   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 Students278269
 3.2%
African American1313
American Indian00
Asian8463
 25%
Hispanic2837
 32.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White149151
 1.3%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.4%7.1%
 3.4%


Schools Near Walter M. Schirra Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Walter M. Schirra Elementary School

Students who attend Walter M. Schirra Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

Students at Walter M. Schirra Elementary School are 56% White, 23% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 5% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Walter M. Schirra Elementary School ranks 324th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Walter M. Schirra Elementary School.


Rate Walter M. Schirra Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Walter M. Schirra Elementary School!




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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 33 milliseconds.