Elmer Elementary School

elmer.pittsgrove.net/

197 Students

Elementary School K - 1st

School Overview

Elmer Elementary School, located at 207 Front Street in Elmer, New Jersey, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As a public institution, it is committed to providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early stages of their schooling. The school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to encourage intellectual curiosity and personal growth, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also emphasizing the development of social-emotional skills.

Beyond the classroom, the school aims to create a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Elmer community. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Elmer Elementary works to prepare its students for their future academic transitions. The school maintains a focus on inclusivity and student achievement, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body through dedicated teaching staff and a structured, nurturing curriculum.

197

Total Students

9.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elmer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	31
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	16

White
143 (72.6%)
Hispanic
31 (15.7%)
Two or More
16 (8.1%)
Black
6 (3.0%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Pittsgrove Township School District
Phone:	(856)358-6761
Website:	http://elmer.pittsgrove.net/
Grade Range:	K - 1st
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 104

Grade 1 93