Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Spring Lake Heights 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 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School's student population of 292 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Lake Heights Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Hispanic
7%
35%
White
90%
37%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Lake Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School is ranked #483 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Spring Lake Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Lake Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manasquan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Spring Lake Heights Elementary School?
292 students attend Spring Lake Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Spring Lake Heights Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Lake Heights Elementary School?
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Spring Lake Heights Elementary School offer ?
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Lake Heights Elementary School part of?
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School is part of Spring Lake Heights School District.
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