Red Bank Primary School

Summary:

Red Bank Primary School is an elementary school in Red Bank, New Jersey, serving grades PK-3 with 591 students. The school faces significant challenges, including a predominantly Hispanic student population, lower academic performance compared to nearby schools, high rates of economic disadvantage, and increasing chronic absenteeism.

Red Bank Primary School has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (80.54%) compared to nearby schools, which tend to have a majority white student population. This suggests potential issues with educational equity and access for the predominantly Hispanic student population. Academically, the school's performance on NJSLA tests is consistently lower than the state and nearby district averages, with only 36% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 42%. Additionally, a very high percentage of students (78.34%) receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

In contrast, the nearby schools, such as Point Road School, Viola L Sickles School, and Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School, have significantly higher academic performance and lower rates of economic disadvantage. These schools serve predominantly white student populations and are located in more affluent communities within the Little Silver Boro School District, Fair Haven School District, and Shrewsbury Borough School District, respectively. Addressing the challenges faced by Red Bank Primary School will require a comprehensive approach that addresses both academic and non-academic factors impacting student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

 222 River Street
       Red Bank, NJ  07701-1397


(732) 758-1530

District: Red Bank Borough Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
751st of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,728 Help


Students who attend Red Bank Primary School usually attend:

Middle:    Red Bank Middle School
High:    Red Bank Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  591

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.5%
White:
13.7%
African American:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.3% Help


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Compare Details Red Bank Primary School ranks worse than 56% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.04. (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: Hispanic (80.5%), White (13.7%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Red Bank Primary School is 8.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Red Bank Primary School is $12,728.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Red Bank Primary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Bank Primary School 751st of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Red Bank Primary School in the ranking list.)

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Red Bank Borough Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Bank Borough Public School District 435th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Red Bank Primary School

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Rank History for all students at Red Bank Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 25.62 939th 1204 22.0%
2004 34.37 995th 1298 23.3%
2005 51.37 798th 1303 38.8%
2006 49.60 843rd 1314 35.8%
2007 20.77 1136th 1329 14.5%
2008 30.19 1064th 1338 20.5%
2009 44.29 892nd 1346 33.7%
2010 4.04 1297th 1354 4.2%
2011 5.66 1284th 1360 5.6%
2012 23.74 1113th 1363 18.3%
2013 15.91 1185th 1367 13.3%
2014 12.84 1207th 1363 11.4%
2015 14.26 1185th 1357 12.7%
2016 17.60 1138th 1346 15.5%
2017 16.12 1145th 1352 15.3%
2018 36.06 927th 1353 31.5%
2019 16.13 1164th 1360 14.4%
2021 15.86 1100th 1317 16.5%
2022 36.14 853rd 1345 36.6%
2023 44.04 751st 1342 44.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Red Bank Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.13 134th 434 69.1%
2019 47.50 204th 463 55.9%
2021 38.56 219th 411 46.7%
2022 54.99 151st 489 69.1%
2023 57.13 156th 499 68.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Red Bank Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.73 226th 1001 77.4%
2019 14.17 913th 1007 9.3%
2022 26.90 658th 949 30.7%
2023 37.42 518th 958 45.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Red Bank Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.67 244th 942 74.1%
2019 38.13 573rd 948 39.6%
2021 33.80 574th 839 31.6%
2022 69.34 186th 863 78.4%
2023 66.22 221st 910 75.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Red Bank Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.81 896th 1333 32.8%
2019 7.84 1233rd 1331 7.4%
2021 12.31 1162nd 1290 9.9%
2022 44.24 725th 1326 45.3%
2023 38.58 788th 1318 40.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Red Bank Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.51 892nd 1334 33.1%
2019 33.79 912th 1335 31.7%
2021 22.84 940th 1297 27.5%
2022 29.22 920th 1324 30.5%
2023 50.71 638th 1315 51.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Red Bank Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.23 125th 494 74.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Red Bank Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.63 417th 870 52.1%
2019 35.39 580th 899 35.5%
2021 32.00 641st 896 28.5%
2022 60.14 314th 953 67.1%
2023 52.71 411th 982 58.1%
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Rank History for White students at Red Bank Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.44 497th 976 49.1%
2023 84.55 103rd 975 89.4%
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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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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Saturday, October 10, 2020

Open Quote The Red Bank Primary School is a uniquely diverse and multicultural place of learning that continues to grow and thrive. Our distinction of Lighthouse District from the NJ Department of Education speaks to the great strides being made and the opportunities for all of our students to become ready for the future. Ratings are often misleading because they really don’t take into consideration the steeper learning curve for more diverse communities—but if you look at the trajectory, it’s always positive. Come visit and talk to our leaders to find out why RB schools are a great place to educate our kids. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Open Quote I'm proud to live in a town with such an outstanding school district. As a member of the Red Bank Borough Education Foundation, I constantly witness the dedication of the school administration and staff to the children of Red Bank. And the results are clear. In 2019, the district was one of 11 in the state to receive the prestigious distinction of Lighthouse District by NJDOE, an honor which recognizes substantial academic improvement. Also last year, the district was designated as a "High Performance District" by NJDOE. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 6, 2017

Open Quote WOW - what can I say about this welcoming school. Not only the top rated, award winning administration - but the families and overall community. My 1st grader is thriving - socially, academically and as a HUMAN BEING - kind and sweet. She works hard and has improved in all areas - writing, language and reading - more than I ever could have expected. As my youngest, and younger summer baby, I am over the moon thrilled with RBPS! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Red Bank Primary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 131 274 8 51 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1989 134 291 7 42 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1990 138 293 7 44 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1991 130 289 3 42 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1992 140 280 8 46 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1993 164 307 15 55 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1994 164 344 9 70 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1995 175 304 6 82 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1996 175 304 6 82 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1998 110 234 3 82 3 n/a n/a 0 432
1999 92 226 6 92 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2000 76 195 5 107 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2001 93 205 5 146 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2002 72 145 9 228 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2003 72 145 9 228 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2004 55 120 15 259 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2005 55 113 15 303 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2006 45 105 10 290 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2007 52 116 8 312 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2008 64 141 7 424 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2009 57 77 3 362 1 0 0 0 500
2010 71 68 2 400 1 0 0 0 542
2011 78 67 1 435 0 1 2 0 584
2012 73 75 3 433 0 0 5 0 589
2013 70 70 4 517 0 0 15 0 676
2014 55 71 1 524 1 0 10 0 662
2015 50 69 3 562 0 0 15 0 699
2016 43 59 1 586 0 0 15 0 704
2017 46 46 2 603 0 0 13 0 710
2018 33 39 1 556 0 1 13 0 643
2019 39 38 2 551 0 1 13 0 644
2020 47 34 3 549 0 1 17 0 651
2021 53 28 3 517 0 1 17 0 619
2022 65 24 2 502 0 1 16 0 610
2023 81 19 2 476 0 1 12 0 591

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 Red Bank Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 464 35.0 13.2 n/a
1989 474 34.0 13.9 n/a
1990 482 35.0 13.7 44.6
1991 464 33.0 14.0 53.2
1992 474 33.0 14.3 58.9
1993 541 40.7 13.3 60.3
1994 587 40.5 14.5 55.9
1995 567 37.5 15.1 57.1
1996 567 37.5 15.1 57.1
1998 432 33.0 13.1 63.2
1999 416 32.0 13.0 65.1
2000 383 32.1 11.9 67.9
2001 449 32.4 13.9 67.9
2002 454 41.0 11.1 66.3
2003 454 41.0 11.1 66.3
2004 449 36.5 12.3 74.2
2005 486 39.5 12.3 n/a
2006 450 37.0 12.2 78.4
2007 488 35.0 13.9 74.8
2008 636 36.0 17.7 58.2
2009 500 46.1 7.8 76
2010 542 37.0 14.6 75.1
2011 584 34.8 16.7 82.5
2012 589 45.5 12.9 84.6
2013 676 46.0 14.6 82.8
2014 662 47.0 14.0 89
2015 699 47.0 14.8 90.8
2016 704 47.0 14.9 89.6
2017 710 53.0 13.3 88.9
2018 643 56.5 11.3 89
2019 644 61.0 10.5 87.6
2020 651 64.0 10.1 84.2
2021 619 61.6 10.0 81.6
2022 610 65.7 9.2 77.9
2023 591 67.7 8.7 78.3

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 Red Bank Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 464 35.0 13.2 n/a
1989 474 34.0 13.9 n/a
1990 482 35.0 13.7 44.6
1991 464 33.0 14.0 53.2
1992 474 33.0 14.3 58.9
1993 541 40.7 13.3 60.3
1994 587 40.5 14.5 55.9
1995 567 37.5 15.1 57.1
1996 567 37.5 15.1 57.1
1998 432 33.0 13.1 63.2
1999 416 32.0 13.0 65.1
2000 383 32.1 11.9 67.9
2001 449 32.4 13.9 67.9
2002 454 41.0 11.1 66.3
2003 454 41.0 11.1 66.3
2004 449 36.5 12.3 74.2
2005 486 39.5 12.3 n/a
2006 450 37.0 12.2 78.4
2007 488 35.0 13.9 74.8
2008 636 36.0 17.7 58.2
2009 500 46.1 7.8 76
2010 542 37.0 14.6 75.1
2011 584 34.8 16.7 82.5
2012 589 45.5 12.9 84.6
2013 676 46.0 14.6 82.8
2014 662 47.0 14.0 89
2015 699 47.0 14.8 90.8
2016 704 47.0 14.9 89.6
2017 710 53.0 13.3 88.9
2018 643 56.5 11.3 89
2019 644 61.0 10.5 87.6
2020 651 64.0 10.1 84.2
2021 619 61.6 10.0 81.6
2022 610 65.7 9.2 77.9
2023 591 67.7 8.7 78.3

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 Red Bank Primary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $719 (5.6%) $12,009 (94.4%) $12,728

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Red Bank Primary 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 1164th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 751st of 1342 Elementary schools
 29.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Red Bank Primary School)32.236
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Red Bank Borough Public School District)32.236
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Red Bank Primary School)31.945.8
 13.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Red Bank Borough Public School District)31.945.8
 13.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students644591
 8.2%
African American3819
 50%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic551476
 13.6%
Pacific Islander11
White3981
 107.7%
Two or More Races1312
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.6%78.3%
 9.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Red Bank Primary School

Students at Red Bank Primary School are 81% Hispanic, 14% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 591 students attended Red Bank Primary School.

Students who attend Red Bank Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Red Bank Middle School
High : Red Bank Regional High School

Red Bank Primary School ranks 751st 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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