Somerset Elementary Academy

Somerset County Educational Services Commission School Distr

www.somersetcountyesc.org

54 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Somerset Elementary Academy is a private, independent educational institution located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Situated on Finderne Avenue, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects while often integrating character development and personalized attention to help students achieve their individual academic potential.

The academy’s location in Bridgewater allows it to serve families throughout Somerset County, positioning itself as an alternative to the local public school system. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the school aims to offer a more focused learning experience where faculty can closely monitor student progress and engage parents in the educational process. Overall, Somerset Elementary Academy is dedicated to preparing students for future academic success by balancing rigorous coursework with a supportive and nurturing classroom culture.

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

5.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somerset Elementary Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	24
Black	20
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
24 (44.4%)
Black
20 (37.0%)
White
8 (14.8%)
Two or More
1 (1.9%)
American Indian
1 (1.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Somerset County Educational Services Commission School Distr
Phone:	(908)707-0070
Website:	http://www.somersetcountyesc.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	54
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 1

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 3

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 11