Francis A. Desmares Elementary School

Flemington-Raritan Regional School District

16 OLD CLINTON ROAD
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822

www.frsd.k12.nj.us/Domain/284

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Francis A. Desmares Elementary School, located in Flemington, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Flemington-Raritan Regional School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the developmental needs of its diverse student body. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its students for future educational success while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and character development.

The school community is characterized by a strong emphasis on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a holistic educational experience. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Francis A. Desmares offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich student life and celebrate individual talents. With a dedication to maintaining high standards of instruction and a welcoming atmosphere, the school strives to provide a safe and engaging space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

421

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Francis A. Desmares Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	190
Black	15
Asian	40
Two or More	8

Hispanic
190 (45.1%)
White
168 (39.9%)
Asian
40 (9.5%)
Black
15 (3.6%)
Two or More
8 (1.9%)

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:	Flemington-Raritan Regional School District
Phone:	(908)284-7540
Website:	http://www.frsd.k12.nj.us/Domain/284
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 14

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 80