Betty McElmon Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction West Long Branch, NJ Grades PK–04 Suburb: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ A+ (90.3)
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Betty McElmon Elementary School
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–04 SchoolScore™ A+ (90.3)
320
Students
35.5
Teachers
9:1
Student:Teacher
(732)222-5900
Phone
http://www.wlbschools.com
Website

Betty McElmon Elementary School is a public school administered by the West Long Branch School District district in West Long Branch, NEW JERSEY, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–04.

Key statistics: 320 students enrolled; a 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New Jersey Elementary School Average
Enrollment
320.0
State avg: 416.0
▼ 23% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
9.03:1
State avg: 11.4:1
▼ 21% better
Free Lunch %
19.7%
State avg: 40.8%
▼ 52% better
School Details
School Name
Betty McElmon Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
341749006107
State School ID
NJ-255640-080
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
20 Parker Road
City
West Long Branch
State
New Jersey
ZIP Code
07764
County
Monmouth County
Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3406
State Leg. Upper
34013
State Leg. Lower
34013
Latitude
40.29
Longitude
-74.0192
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
320
Total Students
👩‍🏫
35.5
Teachers FTE
📐
9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
35.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)35.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 63 19.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
West Long Branch School District
LEAID
3417490
State LEA ID
NJ-255640
Phone
(732)222-5900
Website
http://www.wlbschools.com
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
West Long Branch
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$17,306K
Federal Revenue
$934K
State Revenue
$4,205K
Local Revenue
$12,167K
Total Expenditure
$16,788K
Instruction Exp.
$9,364K
Support Services
$5,535K
Other Current Exp.
$235K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Betty McElmon Elementary School

1
Frank Antonides School
West Long Branch · Middle
0 mi
2
Shore Regional High School
WEST LONG BRANCH · High
0.4 mi
3
Wolf Hill School
OCEANPORT · Elementary
1.4 mi
4
Academy of Law & Public Safety
Long Branch · High
1.4 mi
5
Long Branch High School
LONG BRANCH · High
1.5 mi
6
Long Branch Middle School
LONG BRANCH · Middle
1.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Betty McElmon Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Betty McElmon Elementary School?
320 students are enrolled at Betty McElmon Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Betty McElmon Elementary School have?
Betty McElmon Elementary School has 35.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9:1.
What grades does Betty McElmon Elementary School serve?
Betty McElmon Elementary School serves grades PK through 04.
Is Betty McElmon Elementary School a charter school?
Betty McElmon Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Betty McElmon Elementary School located in?
Betty McElmon Elementary School is located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does Betty McElmon Elementary School belong to?
Betty McElmon Elementary School is part of the West Long Branch School District school district.
How much does West Long Branch School District spend per student?
The West Long Branch School District district spends approximately $52,462,500 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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