Is Oak Tree Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Oak Tree Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 63 rd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools.

How many students attend Oak Tree Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 644 students attended Oak Tree Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Oak Tree Elementary School?

Students at Oak Tree Elementary School are 83% Asian, 7% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Oak Tree Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Oak Tree Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Monroe Township Middle School High : Monroe Township High School

Oak Tree Elementary School

Summary:

Oak Tree Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-3 in Monroe Township, New Jersey, with a student population of 644. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement that significantly outperforms the Monroe Township School District and the state of New Jersey averages.

One of the most notable aspects of Oak Tree Elementary School is its predominantly Asian student population, with over 83% of students identifying as Asian in recent years. This is a significantly higher percentage compared to the nearby schools, such as Brookside Elementary School and Barclay Brook School, which have more diverse racial compositions. Additionally, Oak Tree Elementary School has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student population compared to the surrounding area.

The consistent high performance and unique student demographics of Oak Tree Elementary School raise important questions about equity and access to quality education. While the school's exceptional academic outcomes are commendable, the significant overrepresentation of Asian students compared to other racial groups highlights the need to investigate the factors contributing to this disparity and ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have equal opportunities to thrive in a supportive and enriching educational environment.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

226 Applegarth Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831

(609) 655-7642

District: Monroe Township School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,219

Students who attend Oak Tree Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Monroe Township Middle School
High:	Monroe Township High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 644

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

83.2%

White:

7.3%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oak Tree Elementary School ranks better than 95.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Monroe Township School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.29. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Oak Tree Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Monroe Township School District. Racial makeup is: Asian (83.2%), White (7.3%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Tree Elementary School is 14.4. 4 elementary schools in the Monroe Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Oak Tree Elementary School employs 44.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Tree Elementary School is $12,219, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Monroe Township School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Oak Tree Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Tree Elementary School 63^rd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Oak Tree Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Monroe Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Township School District 135^th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Oak Tree Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2010	85.01	70^th	1354	94.8%
2011	85.51	63^rd	1360	95.4%
2012	83.77	105^th	1363	92.3%
2013	86.53	61^st	1367	95.5%
2014	82.65	182^nd	1363	86.6%
2015	85.24	188^th	1357	86.1%
2016	94.75	26^th	1346	98.1%
2017	90.57	82^nd	1352	93.9%
2018	93.43	40^th	1353	97.0%
2019	84.00	197^th	1360	85.5%
2021	93.39	70^th	1317	94.7%
2022	92.97	80^th	1345	94.1%
2023	93.29	63^rd	1342	95.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oak Tree Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	99.52	4^th	434	99.1%
2022	73.19	89^th	489	81.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Oak Tree Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	56.07	372^nd	1001	62.8%
2019	54.94	383^rd	1007	62.0%
2021	76.59	127^th	868	85.4%
2022	73.35	185^th	949	80.5%
2023	92.21	47^th	958	95.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oak Tree Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.03	474^th	839	43.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Oak Tree Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	92.91	25^th	1333	98.1%
2019	82.83	192^nd	1331	85.6%
2021	92.55	57^th	1290	95.6%
2022	90.28	104^th	1326	92.2%
2023	91.66	81^st	1318	93.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Oak Tree Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	92.69	56^th	1334	95.8%
2019	83.53	182^nd	1335	86.4%
2021	92.72	63^rd	1297	95.1%
2022	94.19	46^th	1324	96.5%
2023	93.46	50^th	1315	96.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Oak Tree Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	69.61	104^th	370	71.9%
2019	54.51	172^nd	370	53.5%
2021	66.66	116^th	339	65.8%
2022	66.24	110^th	348	68.4%
2023	66.50	111^th	346	67.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oak Tree Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.08	149^th	896	83.4%

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Rank History for White students at Oak Tree Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	70.75	270^th	1022	73.6%
2019	39.68	660^th	1023	35.5%
2021	41.06	561^st	964	41.8%
2022	33.76	679^th	976	30.4%
2023	74.56	210^th	975	78.5%

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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.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	359	28	244	24	4	0	1	660
2010	374	30	297	24	4	1	6	736
2011	400	32	347	22	1	1	5	808
2012	382	35	333	32	0	1	10	793
2013	236	18	279	28	1	1	8	571
2014	219	13	312	42	0	3	8	597
2015	202	17	410	44	0	2	7	682
2016	131	16	417	33	0	3	5	605
2017	122	22	498	27	0	3	5	677
2018	101	12	556	20	0	0	4	693
2019	91	15	566	22	1	1	4	700
2020	80	17	581	21	1	2	7	709
2021	73	19	638	25	3	2	8	768
2022	54	19	594	21	14	1	10	713
2023	47	20	536	27	0	0	14	644

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 Tree Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	660	54.1	10.2	2.6
2010	736	47.0	15.6	2.7
2011	808	44.5	18.1	3.3
2012	793	56.3	14.0	n/a
2013	571	53.5	10.6	0
2014	597	53.5	11.1	4.9
2015	682	50.0	13.6	4.5
2016	605	50.0	12.1	4.5
2017	677	41.6	16.2	4.1
2018	693	42.4	16.3	3.6
2019	700	40.9	17.0	2.4
2020	709	47.0	15.0	4.7
2021	768	50.5	15.1	3.8
2022	713	46.0	15.4	2.9
2023	644	44.6	14.4	4.7

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 Tree Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	660	54.1	10.2	2.6
2010	736	47.0	15.6	2.7
2011	808	44.5	18.1	3.3
2012	793	56.3	14.0	n/a
2013	571	53.5	10.6	0
2014	597	53.5	11.1	4.9
2015	682	50.0	13.6	4.5
2016	605	50.0	12.1	4.5
2017	677	41.6	16.2	4.1
2018	693	42.4	16.3	3.6
2019	700	40.9	17.0	2.4
2020	709	47.0	15.0	4.7
2021	768	50.5	15.1	3.8
2022	713	46.0	15.4	2.9
2023	644	44.6	14.4	4.7

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 Oak Tree Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$30 (0.2%)	$12,189 (99.8%)	$12,219

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Tree 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 197^th of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 63^rd of 1342 Elementary schools	9.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oak Tree Elementary School)	64.8	71.2	6.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Township School District)	56.9	57.9	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oak Tree Elementary School)	87.1	85.9	1.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Monroe Township School District)	74.7	68.8	5.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.9	9.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	700	644	8%
African American	15	20	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	566	536	5.3%
Hispanic	22	27	22.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	91	47	48.4%
Two or More Races	4	14	250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	2.4%	4.7%	2.2%

Schools Near Oak Tree Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)						NJSLA Mathematics (2023)						NJSLA Algebra I (2023)			NJSLA Geometry (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 7th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 8th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oak Tree Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	226 Applegarth Road	Monroe Township	08831	Middlesex County	Monroe Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 655-7642	644	45	14.4	4.7%	47 (7.3%)	20 (3.1%)	27 (4.2%)	536 (83.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	93.3	63^rd of 1342 public elementary schools	95.3%		93	80^th of 1345 public elementary schools	94.1%	17			71.2						85.9											$12,219	$30	$12,189
Applegarth Elementary School	Public	4-5	227 Applegarth Rd	Monroe Twp	08831	Middlesex County	Monroe Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 655-0604	468	32	14.6	5.6%	48 (10.3%)	9 (1.9%)	18 (3.8%)	389 (83.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)								(n/a)	60.2			77.1	79.2					83.3	78.8									$12,714	$31	$12,683
Perry L. Drew Elementary School	Public	3-5	70 Twin Rivers Drive North	East Windsor	08520	Mercer County	East Windsor Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 443-7820	579	54	10.7	39.9%	119 (20.6%)	49 (8.5%)	281 (48.5%)	106 (18.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.1%)	47.5	700^th of 1342 public elementary schools	47.8%		45.5	726^th of 1345 public elementary schools	46.0%	26	22.9		37.2	50.5	55.9				50.3	36.2	42.7									$11,627	$178	$11,449
Ethel McKnight Elementary School	Public	K-2	58 Twin Rivers Dr South	East Windsor	08520	Mercer County	East Windsor Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 443-7800	589	52	11.3	39.0%	126 (21.4%)	32 (5.4%)	307 (52.1%)	101 (17.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)								(n/a)																				$13,535	$274	$13,261
Cranbury School	Public	PK, KG-8	23 N Main St	Cranbury	08512	Middlesex County	Cranbury Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 395-1700	447	59	7.5	7.2%	234 (52.3%)	19 (4.3%)	40 (8.9%)	128 (28.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.4%)	91	106^th of 1342 public elementary schools	92.1%		90.1	120^th of 1345 public elementary schools	91.1%	14	60.7	34.0	74.0	78.6	82.2	80.8	88.8	84.0	70.2	66.6	73.2	64.7	60.6	0.0	100.0	65.2	79.5	100.0	100.0	$18,574	$108	$18,466
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School	Public	3-5	380 Stockton St	Hightstown	08520	Mercer County	East Windsor Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 443-7833	611	63	9.6	36.8%	160 (26.2%)	55 (9.0%)	286 (46.8%)	91 (14.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.8%)	38.6	829^th of 1342 public elementary schools	38.2%		46.4	712^th of 1345 public elementary schools	47.1%	117	26.9		20.8	40.8	50.0				35.4	41.0	39.4									$11,916	$360	$11,556
Walter C. Black Elementary School	Public	K-2	371 Stockton Street	Hightstown	08520	Mercer County	East Windsor Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 443-7816	480	45	10.6	33.8%	135 (28.1%)	34 (7.1%)	205 (42.7%)	73 (15.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	28 (5.8%)								(n/a)																				$14,313	$270	$14,043
John F. Kennedy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	28 Front Street	Jamesburg	08831	Middlesex County	Jamesburg Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 521-0400	458	46	9.8	53.5%	149 (32.5%)	21 (4.6%)	257 (56.1%)	21 (4.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	31.6	931^st of 1342 public elementary schools	30.6%		38.9	808^th of 1345 public elementary schools	39.9%	123	13.2		36.2	27.5	45.4				36.8	30.7	38.3									$12,212	$394	$11,818
Brookside Elementary School	Public	3-5	370 Buckelew Avenue	Monroe Township	08831	Middlesex County	Monroe Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 521-1101	391	39	9.9	5.1%	135 (34.5%)	18 (4.6%)	29 (7.4%)	204 (52.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	77.1	311^th of 1342 public elementary schools	76.8%		74.3	369^th of 1345 public elementary schools	72.6%	58	47.0		49.6	60.8	69.4				65.3	67.6	63.2									$12,551	$32	$12,519
Barclay Brook School	Public	PK, KG-2	358 Buckelew Avenue	Monroe Twp	08831	Middlesex County	Monroe Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 521-1000	328	29	11.1	4.6%	121 (36.9%)	15 (4.6%)	20 (6.1%)	168 (51.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)								(n/a)																				$13,781	$79	$13,702

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