Somers Point School District

District Overview
Located at 121 W. New York Avenue in Somers Point, New Jersey, the Somers Point School District is an active, non-charter public school system serving a large suburban community within the Atlantic City-Hammonton metropolitan area. The district operates two educational facilities dedicated to nurturing young learners through their foundational academic years, spanning from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. With a total enrollment of 698 students—comprising 368 male and 330 female learners—the district serves a diverse student body that includes 256 White, 233 Hispanic, 125 Black, 65 multiracial, 14 Asian, 3 Pacific Islander, and 2 American Indian students.

The district's academic progression begins with strong early childhood offerings, enrolling 92 pre-kindergarten and 75 kindergarten students before guiding cohorts through elementary and middle school grades, culminating in 92 seventh-graders and 63 eighth-graders preparing for secondary education. To support learning and student development, the district maintains a comprehensive staffing footprint totaling over 286 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This includes 146 FTE teachers, 30.1 FTE instructional aides, and approximately 110 FTE support personnel, ensuring extensive classroom support and operational oversight. Community members, prospective families, and researchers can learn more by contacting the administrative offices at (609) 927-2053 or by visiting the district website at sptsd.org.
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Total Schools
698
Total Students
146.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somers Point School District
Demographic Student Count
White256
Hispanic233
Black125
Asian14
Two or More65
American Indian2
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    256 (36.7%)
  • Hispanic
    233 (33.4%)
  • Black
    125 (17.9%)
  • Two or More
    65 (9.3%)
  • Asian
    14 (2.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Somers Point School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High0
Other1
School Map
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:698*
Teachers (FTE):146.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.8
Schools in Somers Point School District
Found 3 Schools