Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School (Ranked Top 30% for 2025-26)

Home > New Jersey > Middlesex County > Old Bridge

Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School

( shown in map)

Top 30%

Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).

The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 200 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
: Top 30% in NJ
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School's student population of 200 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School
Kind	25
1	31
2	34
3	42
4	41
5	27

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

200 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School
2023	182
2022	190
2021	183
2020	229
2019	229
2018	230
2017	230
2016	221
2015	205
2014	201
2013	223
2012	231
2011	234
2010	235
2009	245
2008	230
2007	232
2006	229
2005	252
2004	251
2003	263
2002	263
2001	276
2000	264
1999	271
1998	282
1996	254
1995	259
1994	254
1993	254
1992	268
1991	271
1990	256

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School
2023	15
2022	17
2021	17
2020	17
2019	17
2018	17
2017	17
2016	18
2015	16
2014	15
2013	16
2012	16
2011	14
2010	13
2009	16
2008	11
2007	13
2006	12
2005	13
2004	13
2003	13
2002	15
2001	13
2000	13
1999	13
1998	15
1996	12
1995	13
1994	11
1993	11
1992	11
1991	12
1990	13

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded

2025

School Calendar

School Rankings

Virgil I. Grissom 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 of Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School is 0.62, 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.

This School

State Level (NJ)

#628 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School
2023	#628
2022	#592
2021	#758
2019	#837
2018	#870
2017	#661
2016	#476
2015	#1028
2014	#1188
2013	#1188
2012	#1019

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

45-49%

38%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School	New Jersey	Old Bridge Township School District
2023	47%	38%	45%
2022	47%	36%	43%
2021	32%	26%	29%
2019	52%	44%	48%
2018	47%	42%	44%
2017	52%	41%	43%
2016	57%	40%	42%
2015	37%	36%	37%
2014	77%	75%	81%
2013	82%	75%	79%
2012	87%	75%	80%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

65-69%

49%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School	New Jersey	Old Bridge Township School District
2022	67%	49%	55%
2021	52%	47%	54%
2019	67%	57%	62%
2018	67%	55%	44%
2017	72%	53%	58%
2016	72%	50%	55%
2015	52%	47%	50%
2014	72%	69%	79%
2013	67%	69%	78%
2012	67%	69%	78%
2011	72%	69%	78%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

20-29%

23%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School	New Jersey	Old Bridge Township School District
2022	24%	23%	23%
2021	34%	22%	22%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

11:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School	New Jersey	Old Bridge Township School District
2023	12:1	11:1	12:1
2022	11:1	11:1	12:1
2021	11:1	11:1	12:1
2020	13:1	12:1	12:1
2019	13:1	12:1	12:1
2018	14:1	12:1	13:1
2017	14:1	12:1	13:1
2016	12:1	12:1	13:1
2015	13:1	12:1	13:1
2014	14:1	12:1	13:1
2013	14:1	12:1	14:1
2012	14:1	13:1	13:1
2011	17:1	15:1	15:1
2010	18:1	14:1	15:1
2009	15:1	12:1	14:1
2008	21:1	15:1	18:1
2007	18:1	13:1	15:1
2006	19:1	13:1	14:1
2005	19:1	13:1	16:1
2004	19:1	13:1	16:1
2003	20:1	14:1	16:1
2002	18:1	14:1	16:1
2001	21:1	15:1	16:1
2000	20:1	14:1	16:1
1999	21:1	15:1	15:1
1998	19:1	15:1	16:1
1996	21:1	15:1	15:1
1995	20:1	15:1	15:1
1994	23:1	15:1	16:1
1993	23:1	15:1	15:1
1992	24:1	15:1	15:1
1991	23:1	15:1	14:1
1990	20:1	15:1	13:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

11%

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School	New Jersey	Old Bridge Township School District
2023	8%	10%	16%
2022	8%	10%	16%
2021	9%	10%	17%
2020	11%	11%	17%
2019	11%	11%	17%
2018	14%	10%	18%
2017	14%	10%	18%
2016	16%	10%	19%
2015	18%	10%	18%
2014	20%	10%	18%
2013	21%	10%	18%
2012	19%	9%	18%
2011	18%	9%	18%
2010	17%	9%	17%
2009	16%	9%	17%
2008	17%	9%	17%
2007	16%	8%	17%
2006	19%	8%	16%
2005	18%	7%	17%
2004	16%	7%	16%
2003	15%	7%	17%
2002	19%	7%	16%
2001	16%	6%	15%
2000	12%	6%	14%
1999	10%	6%	13%
1998	7%	6%	13%
1996	3%	5%	11%
1995	5%	5%	12%
1994	7%	5%	11%
1993	4%	5%	10%
1992	9%	5%	10%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

20%

34%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School	New Jersey	Old Bridge Township School District
2023	21%	33%	18%
2022	22%	32%	17%
2021	19%	31%	16%
2020	14%	29%	15%
2019	14%	29%	15%
2018	13%	27%	14%
2017	13%	27%	14%
2016	13%	26%	13%
2015	14%	25%	12%
2014	10%	24%	12%
2013	7%	23%	12%
2012	7%	23%	12%
2011	11%	22%	11%
2010	7%	21%	11%
2009	9%	20%	11%
2008	7%	19%	10%
2007	7%	19%	10%
2006	7%	18%	8%
2005	9%	18%	8%
2004	6%	17%	8%
2003	9%	17%	8%
2002	8%	16%	7%
2001	7%	15%	7%
2000	5%	15%	7%
1999	5%	14%	7%
1998	4%	14%	6%
1996	4%	14%	6%
1995	3%	13%	6%
1994	2%	13%	5%
1993	2%	13%	5%
1992	1%	12%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

14%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School	New Jersey	Old Bridge Township School District
2023	8%	15%	9%
2022	7%	15%	9%
2021	7%	15%	8%
2020	8%	15%	8%
2019	8%	15%	8%
2018	7%	16%	8%
2017	7%	16%	8%
2016	6%	16%	7%
2015	5%	16%	8%
2014	5%	16%	8%
2013	8%	16%	8%
2012	4%	16%	8%
2011	3%	16%	8%
2010	5%	17%	8%
2009	5%	17%	8%
2008	5%	17%	8%
2007	4%	17%	7%
2006	5%	18%	5%
2005	6%	18%	7%
2004	9%	18%	7%
2003	7%	18%	7%
2002	7%	18%	7%
2001	7%	18%	7%
2000	6%	18%	7%
1999	6%	18%	7%
1998	5%	18%	7%
1996	5%	19%	6%
1995	5%	19%	5%
1994	3%	19%	5%
1993	2%	19%	5%
1992	4%	19%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

57%

38%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School	New Jersey	Old Bridge Township School District
2023	56%	39%	55%
2022	58%	40%	56%
2021	60%	41%	57%
2020	64%	43%	59%
2019	64%	43%	59%
2018	66%	45%	60%
2017	66%	45%	60%
2016	64%	46%	61%
2015	62%	48%	62%
2014	65%	49%	62%
2013	64%	50%	62%
2012	70%	51%	62%
2011	68%	52%	63%
2010	71%	53%	64%
2009	70%	54%	64%
2008	71%	55%	65%
2007	73%	56%	66%
2006	69%	56%	71%
2005	67%	57%	68%
2004	69%	58%	69%
2003	69%	58%	68%
2002	66%	59%	70%
2001	70%	61%	70%
2000	77%	61%	72%
1999	79%	62%	73%
1998	84%	62%	74%
1996	88%	62%	76%
1995	87%	63%	77%
1994	88%	63%	79%
1993	92%	63%	80%
1992	85%	64%	80%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School	New Jersey	Old Bridge Township School District
2023	6%	3%	2%
2022	4%	3%	2%
2021	4%	3%	2%
2020	3%	2%	1%
2019	3%	2%	1%
2016	1%	2%
2015	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.62

0.72

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School	New Jersey	Old Bridge Township School District
2023	0.63	0.71	0.64
2022	0.61	0.71	0.63
2021	0.60	0.71	0.62
2020	0.56	0.70	0.60
2019	0.56	0.70	0.60
2018	0.53	0.70	0.59
2017	0.53	0.70	0.59
2016	0.55	0.69	0.58
2015	0.57	0.68	0.57
2014	0.53	0.68	0.57
2013	0.54	0.67	0.57
2012	0.47	0.66	0.57
2011	0.50	0.65	0.56
2010	0.46	0.65	0.55
2009	0.47	0.64	0.55
2008	0.46	0.63	0.54
2007	0.44	0.62	0.52
2006	0.49	0.62	0.50
2005	0.51	0.61	0.50
2004	0.49	0.60	0.50
2003	0.49	0.60	0.49
2002	0.52	0.59	0.48
2001	0.48	0.58	0.47
2000	0.39	0.57	0.46
1999	0.36	0.57	0.44
1998	0.29	0.57	0.43
1996	0.22	0.56	0.41
1995	0.23	0.55	0.39
1994	0.22	0.55	0.36
1993	0.15	0.55	0.35
1992	0.27	0.54	0.35

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

17%

32%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School	New Jersey	Old Bridge Township School District
2023	10%	31%	16%
2022	13%	30%	15%
2021	17%	32%	17%
2020	17%	33%	18%
2019	17%	33%	18%
2018	14%	33%	18%
2017	14%	33%	18%
2016	13%	33%	19%
2015	13%	31%	18%
2014	15%	32%	19%
2013	20%	31%	18%
2012	13%	29%	16%
2011	15%	27%	14%
2010	7%	26%	12%
2009	9%	24%	10%
2008	6%	22%	10%
2007	5%	21%	9%
2006	6%	21%	10%
2004	4%	21%	7%
2003	4%	21%	8%
2002	3%	22%	8%
2001	4%	22%	8%
2000	4%	23%	9%
1999	5%	24%	9%
1998	5%	24%	9%
1996	4%	24%	9%
1995	3%	24%	9%
1994	4%	24%	8%
1993	3%	23%	8%
1992	3%	21%	7%
1991	4%	18%	6%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School	New Jersey	Old Bridge Township School District
2023	6%	5%	5%
2022	6%	4%	3%
2021	2%	4%	4%
2020	6%	5%	6%
2019	6%	5%	6%
2018	6%	5%	6%
2017	6%	5%	6%
2016	4%	5%	6%
2015	4%	5%	6%
2014	6%	5%	7%
2013	5%	6%	7%
2012	3%	6%	6%
2011	3%	5%	5%
2010	4%	6%	6%
2009	6%	6%	6%
2008	5%	6%	5%
2007	3%	6%	5%
2006	7%	6%	6%
2004	5%	6%	5%
2003	6%	6%	5%
2002	7%	6%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Old Bridge Township School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School's ranking?

Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School is ranked #628 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% 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 Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School?

200 students attend Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School?

Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School offer ?

Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School part of?

Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School is part of Old Bridge Township School District.

School Reviews

Review Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

October 26, 2025

How 51��s Support Students on Free / Reduced-Lunch Programs

Explore how U.S. public schools support students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch through nutrition, academic, and wraparound services in 2025.

October 26, 2025

Hidden Costs of 51��s: Fees, Supplies & Extras

Explore the hidden costs in public schools—fees, supplies, extracurriculars—and how parents can plan for them in 2025.

October 26, 2025

51�� Funding 2025: What Families Should Know

Essential insights on public school funding in 2025—how it works, what’s changing, and what families should know to stay ahead.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 200 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
: Top 30%
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education