Serving 588 students in grades Kindergarten-5, A A Anastasia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A A Anastasia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
A A Anastasia Elementary School's student population of 588 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
A A Anastasia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A A Anastasia Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#1741 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
64%
34%
Black
10%
15%
White
21%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A A Anastasia Elementary School's ranking?
A A Anastasia Elementary School is ranked #1741 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are A A Anastasia Elementary School often compared to?
A A Anastasia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gregory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend A A Anastasia Elementary School?
588 students attend A A Anastasia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of A A Anastasia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A A Anastasia Elementary School?
A A Anastasia Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does A A Anastasia Elementary School offer ?
A A Anastasia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A A Anastasia Elementary School part of?
A A Anastasia Elementary School is part of Long Branch Public School District.
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