Van Sciver Elementary School

345 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Van Sciver Elementary School is a prominent public institution located in the residential community of Haddonfield, New Jersey. Serving students in the early elementary grades (typically Pre-K through Grade 2), the school is highly regarded for its commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and academically stimulating environment. It is one of the three primary schools within the Haddonfield School District, known for its strong emphasis on foundational literacy, social-emotional development, and community-oriented values.

The school is noted for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and parents work closely together to support the holistic growth of every child. With a curriculum designed to build both intellectual curiosity and character, Van Sciver provides a structured yet creative space that prepares young learners for their transition to the upper elementary grades in the district. Its location on Rhoads Avenue places it at the heart of the Haddonfield community, reflecting the town’s overall dedication to high-quality public education and local involvement.

345

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Sciver Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	45
Black	22
Asian	23
Two or More	8
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
244 (70.7%)
Hispanic
45 (13.0%)
Asian
23 (6.7%)
Black
22 (6.4%)
Two or More
8 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
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:	Haddon Township School District
Phone:	(856)869-7730
Website:	http://haddontwpschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 23

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 66