Lower Cape May Regional School District

District Overview
The Lower Cape May Regional School District is a fully operational, traditional public school system located at 687 Route 9 in Cape May, New Jersey. Nestled in a rural fringe setting within the broader Atlantic City-Hammonton metropolitan region, this non-charter district specializes in secondary education, serving students from 7th through 12th grade across two dedicated school campuses. During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled a total of 1,145 students, maintaining a balanced distribution across all grade levels—ranging from over 200 students each in the 7th and 8th grades to 187 graduating seniors.

To support its student body, the district maintains a comprehensive staffing infrastructure comprised of nearly 197 full-time equivalent teachers, 11.5 instructional aides, and over 211 support staff members, bringing its total operational workforce to roughly 420 full-time equivalent personnel. The district’s co-educational population includes 580 male and 565 female students, bringing together a diverse community of learners that includes 890 White, 174 Hispanic, and 59 Black students, alongside multiracial, Asian, and Pacific Islander representation. Families, educators, and researchers looking to learn more about the district's programs and community resources can visit their official website at www.lcmrschools.com or reach out directly by phone at (609) 884-3475.
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Total Schools
1,145
Total Students
196.7
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lower Cape May Regional School District
Demographic Student Count
White890
Hispanic174
Black59
Asian5
Two or More13
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    890 (77.7%)
  • Hispanic
    174 (15.2%)
  • Black
    59 (5.2%)
  • Two or More
    13 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Lower Cape May Regional School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:1,145*
Teachers (FTE):196.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8
Schools in Lower Cape May Regional School District
Found 2 Schools