Memorial Elementary School

Memorial Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
11 Ely Ave,  Laurence Harbor, NJ
Old Bridge Township School District
5.0
4.2
390 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Raymond Payton
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
419:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
45.1%
Hispanic
21.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.2%
Black
11.5%
Two or more races
3.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Junior
9/11/2021
Very good school, and very accepting. People and teachers there are very nice and hardworking. Good school in general.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/5/2025
So far it's been a great experience. My son loves it here!
5.0 parent
3/6/2019
My two girls have grown so much since Kindergarten. So far all of the teachers, principal, aides etc. have been nothing but great, and strong role models. Education wise, they are highly qualified. My children never want to leave Memorial.
5.0 parent
1/18/2017
The teachers are great! I have two children (twins) currently attending and I could not be happier with our experience so far. The entire staff is wonderful from the the Principal, to the teachers, to the lunch aides, etc.!!! My children have blossomed so much since they started kindergarten here. T...
1.0 parent
9/18/2013
The teachers, well some of the teachers that I see in the morning are not friendly at all..no one says anything to anyone except their other teacher pals...I really hope they're not this unfriendly with the students..

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Memorial Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Laurence Harbor, NJ, in the Laurence Harbor neighborhood, and is served by the Old Bridge Township School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 390 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Memorial Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $457,914. Discover additional schools in the area, like Matawan Reg High School, Keyport High School, South Amboy Middle/High School, and more. Learn more about what Laurence Harbor has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Memorial Elementary School.

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