Walter M. Schirra Elementary School vs. Frost Elementary School
Should you attend Walter M. Schirra Elementary School or Frost Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Frost Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walter M. Schirra Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Frost Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-4
Total Students
268 students
383 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
43 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#368 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
9
Kindergarten Students
43
57
Grade 1 Students
40
79
Grade 2 Students
53
70
Grade 3 Students
38
86
Grade 4 Students
40
82
Grade 5 Students
54
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
20%
34%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
60%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%