Dennis Township Primary School

601 HAGAN ROAD
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ 08210

www.dtschools.org

242 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Dennis Township Primary School, located at 601 Hagan Road in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, serves as the foundational educational hub for the youngest learners in the Dennis Township School District. Typically catering to students in preschool through second grade, the school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment that emphasizes early childhood development, foundational literacy, and numeracy skills. The facility is designed to support the transition from early education into the primary grades, focusing on social-emotional growth alongside rigorous academic standards.

As part of a community-oriented district, the school works closely with families to build a strong educational partnership. The curriculum is structured to engage young students through interactive learning, play-based activities, and structured classroom instruction. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, Dennis Township Primary School aims to provide a solid groundwork for students’ future academic success, ensuring they develop the curiosity and essential skills necessary for their continued progression within the district.

242

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dennis Township Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	17
Black	4
Two or More	4

White
217 (89.7%)
Hispanic
17 (7.0%)
Black
4 (1.7%)
Two or More
4 (1.7%)

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:	Dennis Township School District
Phone:	(609)861-2821
Website:	http://www.dtschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 84

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 44