Forked River Elementary School
479 Students
Elementary School 1st - 5th
School Overview
Forked River Elementary School, located on Lacey Road in Forked River, New Jersey, is a foundational institution within the Lacey Township School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on the developmental needs of young learners, typically providing a nurturing environment designed to build a strong academic and social-emotional base during the primary school years. As part of the Lacey Township public school system, it follows state-mandated curriculum standards while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and student engagement.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Forked River Elementary is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to develop essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and character education. The school plays an active role in the lives of local families, working to create a safe and inclusive setting where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and collaborative learning experiences. Through its commitment to excellence, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the intermediate and middle school levels of the district.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Forked River Elementary is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to develop essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and character education. The school plays an active role in the lives of local families, working to create a safe and inclusive setting where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and collaborative learning experiences. Through its commitment to excellence, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the intermediate and middle school levels of the district.
479
Total Students
35.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 367 |
| Hispanic | 75 |
| Black | 9 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 25 |
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White367 (76.6%)
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Hispanic75 (15.7%)
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Two or More25 (5.2%)
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Black9 (1.9%)
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Asian3 (0.6%)
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: | Lacey Township School District |
| Phone: | (609)971-2080 |
| Website: | http://www.laceyschools.org/frs |
| Grade Range: | 1st - 5th |
| Total Students: | 479 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 35.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 166 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 41 |
Grades Taught
Grade 1
90
Grade 2
82
Grade 3
103
Grade 4
89
Grade 5
115
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 90 |
| Grade 2 | 82 |
| Grade 3 | 103 |
| Grade 4 | 89 |
| Grade 5 | 115 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 241 | 50.3% |
| Male | 238 | 49.7% |
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