Gillette Elementary School

gillette.longhill.org

215 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Gillette Elementary School is a public school located in the Long Hill Township School District in Gillette, New Jersey. Serving students in the early grade levels, the school is known for its commitment to providing a nurturing and student-centered educational environment. It functions as a key part of the local community, emphasizing the development of foundational academic skills alongside the social and emotional growth of its young learners.

The school is characterized by a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the surrounding community, which helps to foster an inclusive and supportive atmosphere. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum and personalized instruction, Gillette Elementary aims to prepare its students for their future academic endeavors while instilling a lifelong love of learning within a safe and engaging setting.

215

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gillette Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	42
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
158 (73.5%)
Hispanic
42 (19.5%)
Two or More
8 (3.7%)
Asian
5 (2.3%)
Black
1 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Long Hill Township School District
Phone:	(908)647-2313
Website:	http://gillette.longhill.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 33

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 90