Ocean Gate Elementary School

Summary:

Ocean Gate Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Ocean Gate, New Jersey, with a student population of 126 and part of the Island Heights School District, which is ranked 431 out of 615 districts in the state.

While Ocean Gate Elementary School has a higher percentage of white students (67.46%) compared to the surrounding schools, its academic performance, as measured by NJSLA test scores, is generally below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 41.7% to 50%, while the state average was 42% to 53.2%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 8.3% to 45.5%, compared to the state average of 34.3% to 45.9%. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.0% in 2018-2019 to 22.6% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average and the surrounding schools, such as Hugh J. Boyd Junior Elementary School and Clara B. Worth Elementary School.

Ocean Gate Elementary School also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48% to 54.76% over the past few years, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.3 to 8.9 over the past few years, lower than the nearby schools. Despite the challenges faced by Ocean Gate Elementary School, the school's unique characteristics and the presence of nearby higher-performing schools, such as Beachwood Elementary School and Washington Street Elementary School, suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement with the right interventions and support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 126 West Arverne Avenue
       Ocean Gate, NJ  08740-0478


(732) 269-3023

District: Ocean Gate School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
806th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,531 Help


Students who attend Ocean Gate Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Central Regional Middle School
High:    Central Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.3 Help
Number of students:  126

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.5%
Hispanic:
26.2%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.8% Help


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Compare Details Ocean Gate Elementary School ranks worse than 60.1% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.8. (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 Racial makeup is: White (67.5%), Hispanic (26.2%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ocean Gate Elementary School is 7.3. (See more...)
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Compare Ocean Gate Elementary School employs 17.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ocean Gate Elementary School is $18,531.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ocean Gate Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ocean Gate Elementary School 806th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Ocean Gate Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Ocean Gate School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ocean Gate School District 431st of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ocean Gate Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ocean Gate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 43.59 789th 1204 34.5%
2004 45.87 868th 1298 33.1%
2005 37.86 971st 1303 25.5%
2006 56.42 757th 1314 42.4%
2007 68.08 522nd 1329 60.7%
2008 80.18 162nd 1338 87.9%
2009 64.96 569th 1346 57.7%
2010 60.32 656th 1354 51.6%
2011 70.23 462nd 1360 66.0%
2012 56.27 733rd 1363 46.2%
2013 60.48 674th 1367 50.7%
2014 65.85 558th 1363 59.1%
2015 33.49 935th 1357 31.1%
2016 42.46 822nd 1346 38.9%
2017 33.35 939th 1352 30.5%
2018 40.00 861st 1353 36.4%
2019 34.73 934th 1360 31.3%
2021 33.73 815th 1317 38.1%
2022 38.34 820th 1345 39.0%
2023 39.80 806th 1342 39.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ocean Gate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.97 648th 1001 35.3%
2019 42.71 512th 1007 49.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ocean Gate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.38 492nd 942 47.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Ocean Gate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.04 684th 1290 47.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ocean Gate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.76 801st 1022 21.6%
2019 17.81 878th 1023 14.2%
2021 20.92 837th 964 13.2%
2022 30.01 726th 976 25.6%
2023 21.38 802nd 975 17.7%
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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 Ocean Gate Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 137 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1989 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1990 161 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1991 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1992 172 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1993 188 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1994 183 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1995 192 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1996 192 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1998 223 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1999 205 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2000 206 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2001 203 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2002 179 3 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 196
2003 179 3 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 196
2004 169 3 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2005 153 2 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2006 155 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2007 135 2 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2008 125 2 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2009 141 8 0 13 0 0 0 0 162
2010 154 5 0 16 0 0 0 0 175
2011 135 5 0 15 0 0 0 0 155
2012 131 8 1 19 0 0 0 0 159
2013 129 14 1 17 0 0 0 0 161
2014 106 14 1 15 0 0 0 0 136
2015 122 16 0 21 0 0 0 0 159
2016 110 11 0 17 0 0 2 0 140
2017 115 9 0 23 0 0 2 0 149
2018 116 9 0 26 0 0 5 0 156
2019 107 8 0 23 0 0 4 0 142
2020 95 5 0 27 0 0 5 0 132
2021 92 9 0 27 0 0 6 0 134
2022 81 5 0 31 0 0 8 0 125
2023 85 2 0 33 0 0 6 0 126

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 Ocean Gate Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 137 9.0 15.2 n/a
1989 142 8.0 17.7 n/a
1990 164 9.0 18.2 21.3
1991 182 9.0 20.2 19.8
1992 172 9.0 19.1 14
1993 192 10.0 19.2 18.2
1994 187 9.0 20.8 23.5
1995 195 13.8 14.1 22.6
1996 195 13.8 14.1 22.6
1998 227 14.0 16.2 32.6
1999 213 14.6 14.6 24.9
2000 214 14.6 14.7 31.3
2001 211 14.8 14.3 32.2
2002 196 17.2 11.4 35.7
2003 196 17.2 11.4 35.7
2004 180 14.9 12.1 26.7
2005 165 14.1 11.7 n/a
2006 162 14.9 10.9 37.7
2007 147 11.0 13.4 32.7
2008 142 10.0 14.2 32.4
2009 162 15.9 8.1 47.5
2010 175 16.0 10.9 32.6
2011 155 18.0 8.6 42.6
2012 159 18.0 8.8 35.2
2013 161 n/a n/a 59
2014 136 16.1 8.4 56.6
2015 159 16.0 9.9 62.9
2016 140 16.0 8.7 60
2017 149 15.8 9.3 62.4
2018 156 16.4 9.5 59.6
2019 142 15.4 9.2 57
2020 132 14.4 9.1 51.5
2021 134 15.0 8.9 49.3
2022 125 16.8 7.4 48
2023 126 17.1 7.3 54.8

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 Ocean Gate Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 137 9.0 15.2 n/a
1989 142 8.0 17.7 n/a
1990 164 9.0 18.2 21.3
1991 182 9.0 20.2 19.8
1992 172 9.0 19.1 14
1993 192 10.0 19.2 18.2
1994 187 9.0 20.8 23.5
1995 195 13.8 14.1 22.6
1996 195 13.8 14.1 22.6
1998 227 14.0 16.2 32.6
1999 213 14.6 14.6 24.9
2000 214 14.6 14.7 31.3
2001 211 14.8 14.3 32.2
2002 196 17.2 11.4 35.7
2003 196 17.2 11.4 35.7
2004 180 14.9 12.1 26.7
2005 165 14.1 11.7 n/a
2006 162 14.9 10.9 37.7
2007 147 11.0 13.4 32.7
2008 142 10.0 14.2 32.4
2009 162 15.9 8.1 47.5
2010 175 16.0 10.9 32.6
2011 155 18.0 8.6 42.6
2012 159 18.0 8.8 35.2
2013 161 n/a n/a 59
2014 136 16.1 8.4 56.6
2015 159 16.0 9.9 62.9
2016 140 16.0 8.7 60
2017 149 15.8 9.3 62.4
2018 156 16.4 9.5 59.6
2019 142 15.4 9.2 57
2020 132 14.4 9.1 51.5
2021 134 15.0 8.9 49.3
2022 125 16.8 7.4 48
2023 126 17.1 7.3 54.8

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 Ocean Gate Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $897 (4.8%) $17,634 (95.2%) $18,531

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ocean Gate Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 934th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 806th of 1342 Elementary schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Gate Elementary School)57.945.5
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Gate School District)57.945.5
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ocean Gate Elementary School)47.345.5
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ocean Gate School District)47.345.5
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Gate Elementary School)68.846.7
 22.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Gate School District)68.846.7
 22.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Gate Elementary School)5026.7
 23.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Gate School District)5026.7
 23.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Gate Elementary School)31.650
 18.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Gate School District)31.650
 18.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Gate Elementary School)5.342.9
 37.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Gate School District)5.342.9
 37.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Gate Elementary School)44.441.7
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Gate School District)44.441.7
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Gate Elementary School)22.28.3
 13.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Gate School District)22.28.3
 13.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students142126
 11.3%
African American82
 75%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2333
 43.5%
Pacific Islander00
White10785
 20.6%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57%54.8%
 2.3%


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Students at Ocean Gate Elementary School are 67% White, 26% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 126 students attended Ocean Gate Elementary School.

Students who attend Ocean Gate Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Regional Middle School
High : Central Regional High School

Ocean Gate Elementary School ranks 806th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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