Indian Fields Elementary School

www.sbschools.org

460 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Indian Fields Elementary School, located in Dayton, New Jersey, is a prominent part of the South Brunswick School District. Serving students in the early primary grades, the school is recognized for fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on a collaborative community atmosphere where educators, parents, and students work together to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

The curriculum at Indian Fields is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, utilizing a balanced approach that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with creative arts and physical education. Beyond the classroom, the school is known for its commitment to character education and its active PTA, which frequently organizes enrichment programs and community-building events. With a focus on preparing children for future academic success, the school strives to create a supportive space where every student feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

460

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Fields Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	40
Black	37
Asian	310
Two or More	16
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
310 (67.4%)
White
50 (10.9%)
Hispanic
40 (8.7%)
Black
37 (8.0%)
Two or More
16 (3.5%)
American Indian
6 (1.3%)
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:	South Brunswick School District
Phone:	(732)329-1043
Website:	http://www.sbschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 73

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 95