Hardyston Township Elementary School

www.htps.org

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Hardyston Township Elementary School, located at 50 Route 23 in Franklin, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution for the students of the Hardyston Township community. As a primary school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment designed to help young learners develop essential academic skills and social-emotional competencies. The school focuses on building a strong educational base in core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while fostering a sense of curiosity and community among its diverse student population.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school emphasizes the importance of character development and student engagement. By leveraging resources from the surrounding Sussex County area, the school strives to create a well-rounded experience that encourages collaborative learning and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for future success, Hardyston Township Elementary maintains a commitment to clear communication with parents and stakeholders, ensuring that the educational experience is collaborative and tailored to the developmental needs of its young students.

358

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hardyston Township Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	64
Black	10
Asian	12
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
259 (72.3%)
Hispanic
64 (17.9%)
Asian
12 (3.4%)
Two or More
12 (3.4%)
Black
10 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Hardyston Township School District
Phone:	(973)823-7000
Website:	http://www.htps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 69

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 49