Frank K. Hehnly

fkh.clarkschools.org

543 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Frank K. Hehnly Elementary School is located in Clark, New Jersey, and serves as a foundational part of the Clark Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational journeys while encouraging them to become responsible and engaged members of the local community.

The school is well-regarded for its supportive atmosphere, characterized by a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families. Frank K. Hehnly places a strong focus on building character and promoting inclusivity, ensuring that students have access to various extracurricular opportunities and resources that cater to diverse learning styles. With a commitment to excellence in instruction and a strong school spirit, it remains a central institution for elementary education within the Clark township.

543

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank K. Hehnly
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	95
Black	5
Asian	30
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
401 (73.8%)
Hispanic
95 (17.5%)
Asian
30 (5.5%)
Two or More
10 (1.8%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Clark Township Public School District
Phone:	(732)381-8100
Website:	http://fkh.clarkschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 71

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 97