Central Elementary School

www.gmrsd.com/Page/133

349 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located in Great Meadows, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution for students in the local community. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment designed to promote both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during a student’s formative years.

Beyond the classroom, the school is integrated into the Great Meadows Regional School District, reflecting a commitment to community engagement and collaborative learning. Central Elementary typically prioritizes small-group instruction and individualized attention, aiming to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

349

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	54
Black	12
Asian	7
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
265 (75.9%)
Hispanic
54 (15.5%)
Black
12 (3.4%)
Two or More
9 (2.6%)
Asian
7 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Great Meadows Regional School District
Phone:	(908)637-4041
Website:	http://www.gmrsd.com/Page/133
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 77

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 76