Carl T. Mitnick School

Lower Township Elementary School District

www.lowertwpschools.com

428 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

The Carl T. Mitnick School, located at 905 Seashore Road in Cape May, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational facility for early childhood and elementary-aged students in the Lower Township School District. The school is known for fostering a foundational learning environment, typically catering to students in the pre-kindergarten through second-grade range. Its curriculum is designed to support early academic development while focusing on the social and emotional growth essential for young children during their initial transition into the public school system.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the Mitnick School is recognized for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its young learners. The school emphasizes community involvement and collaboration between educators, parents, and students to build a strong educational foundation. By utilizing a variety of instructional approaches and maintaining a focus on fundamental literacy and numeracy, the school aims to prepare its students for the subsequent challenges of upper elementary education within the district.

428

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carl T. Mitnick School
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	79
Black	15
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
320 (74.8%)
Hispanic
79 (18.5%)
Black
15 (3.5%)
Two or More
11 (2.6%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lower Township Elementary School District
Phone:	(609)884-9470
Website:	http://www.lowertwpschools.com
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 146

Grade 2 177