Central Elementary School

400 RIDGEDALE AVENUE
EAST HANOVER, NJ 07936

www.easthanoverschools.org

439 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 400 Ridgedale Avenue in East Hanover, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the East Hanover Township School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for young learners. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic mission, Central Elementary is deeply integrated into the East Hanover community, often focusing on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment typically emphasizes character education and community involvement, ensuring that students feel safe, valued, and encouraged to contribute positively to their surroundings. With its commitment to modern instructional practices and a nurturing atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in shaping the early educational experiences of children in the East Hanover area.

439

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	68
Black	9
Asian	40
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
307 (69.9%)
Hispanic
68 (15.5%)
Asian
40 (9.1%)
Two or More
14 (3.2%)
Black
9 (2.1%)
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:	East Hanover Township School District
Phone:	(973)887-0358
Website:	http://www.easthanoverschools.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 125