Pine Beach Elementary School

Summary:

Pine Beach Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 401 students in grades K-5 in the Toms River Regional School District in New Jersey. The school's student population is predominantly White (63.59%) with significant Hispanic (29.93%) and smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Despite being part of the Toms River district, Pine Beach Elementary consistently underperforms compared to its peers. The school has a 1-star rating from School Digger and ranks in the bottom quarter of New Jersey elementary schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates on state assessments than the district and state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was just 18.5%, compared to 33.1% for the Toms River district and 42% for the state. Pine Beach Elementary also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.1%, well above the state average. These performance issues may be linked to the school's relatively high percentage of students (40.9%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Toms River district, Pine Beach Elementary consistently lags behind. For example, Cedar Grove Elementary School, which has a similar racial composition, outperforms Pine Beach Elementary by a significant margin on state assessments. The declining performance and disparities between Pine Beach Elementary and its neighbors suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational practices, resource allocation, and support systems to address the root causes of these issues and ensure equitable opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 101 Pennsylvania Avenue
       Pine Beach, NJ  08741


(732) 505-5870

District: Toms River Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1025th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,491 Help


Students who attend Pine Beach Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Toms River Intermediate School South
High:    Toms River High School South

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  401

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.6%
Hispanic:
29.9%
African American:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pine Beach Elementary School ranks worse than 76.4% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 8th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Toms River Regional School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.92. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.6%), Hispanic (29.9%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Beach Elementary School is 12.5, which is the 5th best among 12 elementary schools in the Toms River Regional School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Beach Elementary School is $6,491. 8 elementary schools in the Toms River Regional School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pine Beach Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Beach Elementary School 1025th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Pine Beach Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Toms River Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Toms River Regional School District 471st of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pine Beach Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pine Beach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.54 642nd 1204 46.7%
2004 40.84 919th 1298 29.2%
2005 63.34 610th 1303 53.2%
2006 83.73 48th 1314 96.3%
2007 74.80 305th 1329 77.1%
2008 70.22 455th 1338 66.0%
2009 68.42 505th 1346 62.5%
2010 62.91 611th 1354 54.9%
2011 56.81 743rd 1360 45.4%
2012 70.85 470th 1363 65.5%
2013 56.92 711th 1367 48.0%
2014 55.79 730th 1363 46.4%
2015 37.49 887th 1357 34.6%
2016 27.68 1019th 1346 24.3%
2017 24.81 1047th 1352 22.6%
2018 25.13 1062nd 1353 21.5%
2019 24.73 1054th 1360 22.5%
2021 38.13 756th 1317 42.6%
2022 36.69 842nd 1345 37.4%
2023 23.92 1025th 1342 23.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pine Beach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.74 464th 489 5.1%
2023 19.62 443rd 499 11.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pine Beach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.08 805th 1001 19.6%
2019 17.65 846th 1007 16.0%
2021 24.25 656th 868 24.4%
2022 25.91 678th 949 28.6%
2023 28.60 642nd 958 33.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pine Beach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.17 854th 942 9.3%
2019 29.67 673rd 948 29.0%
2021 43.06 453rd 839 46.0%
2022 45.61 433rd 863 49.8%
2023 31.59 626th 910 31.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Pine Beach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.75 1043rd 1333 21.8%
2019 24.90 1038th 1331 22.0%
2021 44.91 654th 1290 49.3%
2022 39.04 796th 1326 40.0%
2023 31.17 906th 1318 31.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Pine Beach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.59 1000th 1334 25.0%
2019 25.69 1023rd 1335 23.4%
2021 35.91 767th 1297 40.9%
2022 35.74 837th 1324 36.8%
2023 20.32 1037th 1315 21.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pine Beach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.82 756th 870 13.1%
2019 15.60 756th 899 15.9%
2021 41.99 480th 896 46.4%
2022 33.82 613th 953 35.7%
2023 30.53 679th 982 30.9%
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Rank History for White students at Pine Beach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.57 932nd 1022 8.8%
2019 14.54 914th 1023 10.7%
2021 32.17 701st 964 27.3%
2022 31.07 714th 976 26.8%
2023 15.20 867th 975 11.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Pine Beach Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 482 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1989 523 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1990 526 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1991 508 4 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1992 502 4 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1993 501 4 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1994 499 4 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1995 509 6 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1996 509 6 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1998 506 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1999 492 6 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2000 496 6 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2001 511 3 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2002 514 5 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2003 514 5 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2004 490 4 5 23 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2005 498 7 6 32 2 n/a n/a 0 545
2006 387 6 5 45 2 n/a n/a 0 445
2007 368 7 5 49 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2008 361 7 9 48 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2009 350 8 10 56 0 1 7 0 432
2010 371 12 11 61 0 1 8 0 464
2011 358 17 9 71 0 1 9 0 465
2012 342 17 7 65 0 1 8 0 440
2013 345 11 9 77 0 1 4 0 447
2014 342 11 6 83 0 0 7 0 449
2015 322 13 6 84 0 0 11 0 436
2016 308 9 7 88 0 0 17 0 429
2017 326 7 8 82 2 0 17 0 442
2018 319 8 6 98 1 0 19 0 451
2019 314 5 5 92 0 0 19 0 435
2020 286 7 5 93 0 0 19 0 410
2021 285 9 4 104 0 0 12 0 414
2022 252 8 4 113 0 0 11 0 388
2023 255 13 3 120 0 0 10 0 401

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 Pine Beach Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 484 25.0 19.3 n/a
1989 525 23.0 22.8 n/a
1990 530 24.0 22.0 9.8
1991 520 24.0 21.6 10.2
1992 516 25.0 20.6 12.8
1993 517 21.0 24.6 12.4
1994 515 23.0 22.4 15.7
1995 528 24.0 22.0 15
1996 528 24.0 22.0 15
1998 516 25.0 20.6 11.8
1999 511 25.0 20.4 10.4
2000 515 26.0 19.8 17.3
2001 523 26.3 19.9 10.5
2002 534 30.0 17.8 12.2
2003 534 30.0 17.8 12.2
2004 523 29.0 18.0 19.1
2005 545 28.0 19.5 n/a
2006 445 27.0 16.5 17.8
2007 430 27.0 15.9 19.3
2008 425 24.0 17.7 15.5
2009 432 26.6 15.4 20.1
2010 464 27.0 17.1 24.4
2011 465 27.5 16.9 26.5
2012 440 26.9 16.3 27.3
2013 447 31.9 14.0 25.3
2014 449 31.9 14.0 34.3
2015 436 32.0 13.6 36.2
2016 429 34.0 12.6 39.9
2017 442 32.6 13.5 32.1
2018 451 31.6 14.2 31.7
2019 435 31.9 13.6 30.8
2020 410 29.9 13.7 31.5
2021 414 33.4 12.3 34.1
2022 388 27.9 13.9 32
2023 401 32.0 12.5 40.9

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 Pine Beach Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 484 25.0 19.3 n/a
1989 525 23.0 22.8 n/a
1990 530 24.0 22.0 9.8
1991 520 24.0 21.6 10.2
1992 516 25.0 20.6 12.8
1993 517 21.0 24.6 12.4
1994 515 23.0 22.4 15.7
1995 528 24.0 22.0 15
1996 528 24.0 22.0 15
1998 516 25.0 20.6 11.8
1999 511 25.0 20.4 10.4
2000 515 26.0 19.8 17.3
2001 523 26.3 19.9 10.5
2002 534 30.0 17.8 12.2
2003 534 30.0 17.8 12.2
2004 523 29.0 18.0 19.1
2005 545 28.0 19.5 n/a
2006 445 27.0 16.5 17.8
2007 430 27.0 15.9 19.3
2008 425 24.0 17.7 15.5
2009 432 26.6 15.4 20.1
2010 464 27.0 17.1 24.4
2011 465 27.5 16.9 26.5
2012 440 26.9 16.3 27.3
2013 447 31.9 14.0 25.3
2014 449 31.9 14.0 34.3
2015 436 32.0 13.6 36.2
2016 429 34.0 12.6 39.9
2017 442 32.6 13.5 32.1
2018 451 31.6 14.2 31.7
2019 435 31.9 13.6 30.8
2020 410 29.9 13.7 31.5
2021 414 33.4 12.3 34.1
2022 388 27.9 13.9 32
2023 401 32.0 12.5 40.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pine Beach Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $331 (5.1%) $6,160 (94.9%) $6,491

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Beach 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 1054th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1025th of 1342 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pine Beach Elementary School)34.618.5
 16.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Toms River Regional School District)46.333.1
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pine Beach Elementary School)4030.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Toms River Regional School District)47.334.8
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Beach Elementary School)32.720.3
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Toms River Regional School District)51.436.6
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pine Beach Elementary School)20.737.8
 17.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Toms River Regional School District)42.635.3
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Beach Elementary School)49.432.1
 17.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Toms River Regional School District)51.442.4
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pine Beach Elementary School)41.628.8
 12.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Toms River Regional School District)43.231.6
 11.6%
   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 Students435401
 7.8%
African American513
 160%
American Indian00
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic92120
 30.4%
Pacific Islander00
White314255
 18.8%
Two or More Races1910
 47.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.8%40.9%
 10.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 401 students attended Pine Beach Elementary School.

Pine Beach Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.6% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students at Pine Beach Elementary School are 64% White, 30% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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