Stone Harbor Elementary School

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Stone Harbor Elementary School ranks 702 nd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Stone Harbor Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving around 85 students in grades K-4 in the affluent coastal town of Stone Harbor, New Jersey. This school stands out for its predominantly White student population, strong academic performance, and unique characteristics compared to nearby schools in the region.

Stone Harbor Elementary has generally outperformed the state and nearby districts in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, with 65.2% of 4th graders proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 51.3%. However, the school has seen fluctuations in its state ranking, ranging from a high of 5 stars to its current 2-star rating, suggesting that factors beyond just test scores, such as chronic absenteeism, play a role in the school's overall evaluation. Interestingly, Stone Harbor Elementary has a very low student-teacher ratio of 9-10 students per teacher, as well as a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 3-4%, compared to the higher rates in the surrounding Lower Township Elementary School District, Dennis Township School District, and other nearby districts.

While Stone Harbor Elementary's academic performance is strong, the school's high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15% to 21% in recent years, are an area of concern. Additionally, the stark differences in student demographics and socioeconomic status between Stone Harbor Elementary and the more diverse, lower-performing nearby schools, such as Maud Abrams School, Carl T. Mitnick School, and David C. Douglass Memorial School, may raise questions about equity and access to high-quality education in the region.

Detail:

Public K-4

275 93rd St
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247

(609) 368-4413

District: Stone Harbor School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
702^nd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,958

Student/teacher ratio: 9.0

Number of students: 85

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stone Harbor Elementary School ranks worse than 52.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.37. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), two or more races (4.7%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 3.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stone Harbor Elementary School is 9. (See more...)

Compare Stone Harbor Elementary School employs 9.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stone Harbor Elementary School is $19,958.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Stone Harbor Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stone Harbor Elementary School 702^nd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Stone Harbor Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Stone Harbor School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stone Harbor School District 379^th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stone Harbor Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Stone Harbor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2012	71.36	462^nd	1363	66.1%
2013	74.12	392^nd	1367	71.3%
2014	73.43	400^th	1363	70.7%
2015	59.41	570^th	1357	58.0%
2016	75.38	352^nd	1346	73.8%
2017	82.57	228^th	1352	83.1%
2018	69.66	453^rd	1353	66.5%
2019	91.72	62^nd	1360	95.4%
2021	85.28	162^nd	1317	87.7%
2022	91.56	102^nd	1345	92.4%
2023	47.37	702^nd	1342	47.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Stone Harbor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	89.85	102^nd	1290	92.1%

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Rank History for White students at Stone Harbor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	59.71	435^th	1022	57.4%
2021	82.72	106^th	964	89.0%
2022	90.32	39^th	976	96.0%
2023	35.73	655^th	975	32.8%

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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.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Stone Harbor Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	85	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	86
1989	83	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	86
1990	79	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	79
1991	77	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	77
1992	77	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	79
1993	81	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	83
1994	87	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	90
1995	86	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	86
1996	86	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	86
1998	85	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	85
1999	88	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	90
2000	88	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	88
2001	96	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	96
2002	83	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	83
2003	83	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	83
2004	89	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	89
2005	79	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	81
2006	85	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	85
2007	95	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	96
2008	84	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	84
2009	79	0	0	1	0	0	80
2010	60	0	0	1	0	0	61
2011	71	1	0	1	0	1	74
2012	74	1	1	2	0	1	79
2013	74	1	0	3	0	0	78
2014	68	1	0	4	0	0	73
2015	62	1	0	5	0	0	68
2016	63	0	0	5	0	0	68
2017	69	0	0	6	0	0	75
2018	84	0	0	6	0	0	90
2019	92	0	0	7	0	0	99
2020	81	0	0	8	0	0	89
2021	80	0	2	4	0	6	92
2022	85	0	1	2	0	4	92
2023	78	0	0	3	0	4	85

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 Stone Harbor Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	86	9.0	9.5	n/a
1989	86	9.0	9.5	n/a
1990	79	10.0	7.9	n/a
1991	77	9.0	8.5	0
1992	79	9.0	8.7	1.3
1993	83	9.6	8.6	2.4
1994	90	9.7	9.3	1.1
1995	86	10.8	8.0	2.3
1996	86	10.8	8.0	2.3
1998	85	10.8	7.9	2.4
1999	90	10.8	8.3	2.2
2000	88	10.6	8.3	1.1
2001	96	10.9	8.8	2.1
2002	83	10.8	7.7	1.2
2003	83	10.8	7.7	1.2
2004	89	10.8	8.2	2.2
2005	81	10.4	7.8	n/a
2006	85	10.4	8.2	1.2
2007	96	11.5	8.3	n/a
2008	84	10.0	8.4	n/a
2009	80	11.9	5.4	1.3
2010	61	11.0	5.5	1.6
2011	74	11.2	6.6	0
2012	79	11.7	6.7	0
2013	78	12.5	6.2	0
2014	73	12.3	5.8	0
2015	68	15.0	4.5	0
2016	68	14.0	4.8	0
2017	75	12.1	6.1	0
2018	90	14.0	6.4	0
2019	99	10.9	9.0	0
2020	89	10.6	8.3	3.4
2021	92	9.6	9.5	3.3
2022	92	9.2	10.0	3.3
2023	85	9.4	9.0	3.5

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 Stone Harbor Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	86	9.0	9.5	n/a
1989	86	9.0	9.5	n/a
1990	79	10.0	7.9	n/a
1991	77	9.0	8.5	0
1992	79	9.0	8.7	1.3
1993	83	9.6	8.6	2.4
1994	90	9.7	9.3	1.1
1995	86	10.8	8.0	2.3
1996	86	10.8	8.0	2.3
1998	85	10.8	7.9	2.4
1999	90	10.8	8.3	2.2
2000	88	10.6	8.3	1.1
2001	96	10.9	8.8	2.1
2002	83	10.8	7.7	1.2
2003	83	10.8	7.7	1.2
2004	89	10.8	8.2	2.2
2005	81	10.4	7.8	n/a
2006	85	10.4	8.2	1.2
2007	96	11.5	8.3	n/a
2008	84	10.0	8.4	n/a
2009	80	11.9	5.4	1.3
2010	61	11.0	5.5	1.6
2011	74	11.2	6.6	0
2012	79	11.7	6.7	0
2013	78	12.5	6.2	0
2014	73	12.3	5.8	0
2015	68	15.0	4.5	0
2016	68	14.0	4.8	0
2017	75	12.1	6.1	0
2018	90	14.0	6.4	0
2019	99	10.9	9.0	0
2020	89	10.6	8.3	3.4
2021	92	9.6	9.5	3.3
2022	92	9.2	10.0	3.3
2023	85	9.4	9.0	3.5

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 Stone Harbor Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$173 (0.9%)	$19,785 (99.1%)	$19,958

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stone Harbor Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 62^nd of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 702^nd of 1342 Elementary schools	47.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stone Harbor Elementary School)	84.6	46.2	38.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stone Harbor School District)	84.6	46.2	38.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stone Harbor Elementary School)	84.6	23.1	61.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stone Harbor School District)	84.6	23.1	61.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.9	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stone Harbor Elementary School)	85.7	65.2	20.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stone Harbor School District)	85.7	65.2	20.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.4	51.3	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stone Harbor Elementary School)	78.6	34.8	43.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stone Harbor School District)	78.6	34.8	43.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	51	44.3	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	99	85	14.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	3	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	92	78	15.2%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0%	3.5%	3.5%

Schools Near Stone Harbor 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)		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 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stone Harbor Elementary School	Public	K-4	275 93rd St	Stone Harbor	08247	Cape May County	Stone Harbor School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 368-4413	85	9	9.0	3.5%	78 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	47.4	702^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	47.7%		91.6	102^nd of 1345 public elementary schools	92.4%	600			46.2	65.2					23.1	34.8							$19,958	$173	$19,785
Ocean Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	148 Crest Haven Road	Cape May Court House	08210	Cape May County	Cape May County Special Services School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 465-2720	146	26	5.5	36.3%	93 (63.7%)	18 (12.3%)	30 (20.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.1%)								(n/a)																	$25,732		$25,732
Middle Township Elementary #1	Public	PK, KG-2	215 Eldredge Road	Cape May Court House	08210	Cape May County	Middle Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 463-1900	657	61	10.7	56.5%	383 (58.3%)	85 (12.9%)	127 (19.3%)	15 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (6.8%)								(n/a)																	$11,152	$473	$10,679
Middle Township Elementary #2	Public	3-5	101 West Pacific Ave	Cape May Court House	08210	Cape May County	Middle Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 465-1828	536	47	11.4	52.8%	294 (54.9%)	101 (18.8%)	101 (18.8%)	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.4%)	31.8	926^th of 1342 public elementary schools	31.0%		32.6	911^th of 1345 public elementary schools	32.3%	15	23.6		21.7	36.4	44.3				17.1	40.0	38.8						$11,229	$383	$10,846
Margaret Mace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1201 Atlantic Avenue	North Wildwood	08260	Cape May County	North Wildwood School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 522-1454	169	31	5.4	42.0%	124 (73.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (14.2%)	31.3	936^th of 1342 public elementary schools	30.3%		24.7	1009^th of 1345 public elementary schools	25.0%	73	0.0	21.4	45.0	46.2	12.5	25.0	27.8	42.8	60.0	30.8	0.0	25.0	11.1	28.6			$26,141	$1,047	$25,094
Glenwood Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	Glenwood & New York Ave	Wildwood	08260	Cape May County	Wildwood City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 522-1630	396	45	8.7	88.6%	62 (15.7%)	32 (8.1%)	279 (70.5%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.5%)	7.1	1291^st of 1342 public elementary schools	3.8%		8.4	1271^st of 1345 public elementary schools	5.5%	20	0.0		10.7	22.2	5.5				19.7	5.3	3.5						$16,834	$2,065	$14,769
Dennis Township Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	601 Hagan Road	Cape May Court House	08210	Cape May County	Dennis Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 861-2821	296	28	10.7	18.9%	281 (94.9%)	3 (1.0%)	9 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)								(n/a)																	$14,492	$1,464	$13,028
Crest Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-8	9100 Pacific Ave	Wildwood Crest	08260	Cape May County	Wildwood Crest Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 522-1522	243	33	7.2	30.9%	193 (79.4%)	7 (2.9%)	32 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	43.3	761^st of 1342 public elementary schools	43.3%		60.2	549^th of 1345 public elementary schools	59.2%	212	28.6	8.7	10.5	37.9	66.6	21.7	61.6	39.1	63.1	48.3	42.9	21.7	34.6	7.7	50.0	50.0	$22,617	$419	$22,198
David C. Douglass Memorial School	Public	PK-K	2600 Bayshore Rd	Villas	08251	Cape May County	Lower Township Elementary School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 884-9430	301	33	9.1	44.9%	227 (75.4%)	15 (5.0%)	50 (16.6%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)								(n/a)																	$15,764	$66	$15,698
Maud Abrams School	Public	3-4	714 Townbank Rd	Cape May	08204	Cape May County	Lower Township Elementary School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 884-9420	334	30	11.3	47.3%	250 (74.9%)	24 (7.2%)	52 (15.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	28.8	963^rd of 1342 public elementary schools	28.2%		29.2	948^th of 1345 public elementary schools	29.5%	15			21.5	43.6					29.6	38.5							$12,149	$65	$12,084

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Stone Harbor Elementary School ranks 702^nd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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Students at Stone Harbor Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 85 students attended Stone Harbor Elementary School.

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