South Harrison Elementary School

904 MULLICA HILL RD
HARRISONVILLE, NJ 08039

www.southharrison.k12.nj.us

345 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

South Harrison Township Elementary School, located in Harrisonville, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational institution for students in the South Harrison Township School District. As a smaller, community-focused school, it provides a nurturing environment for students in the primary grade levels. The school is known for fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families collaborate closely to support student development, aiming to provide a solid academic foundation while emphasizing social-emotional growth and character building.

Academically, the school focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student population through a balanced curriculum that aligns with New Jersey state standards. Beyond core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and science, the school often incorporates opportunities for creative expression and physical education. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, South Harrison Township Elementary is able to offer a more personalized learning experience, ensuring that students receive the attention necessary to succeed as they transition into middle school and beyond.

345

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Harrison Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	16
Black	9
Asian	12
Two or More	6

White
302 (87.5%)
Hispanic
16 (4.6%)
Asian
12 (3.5%)
Black
9 (2.6%)
Two or More
6 (1.7%)

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:	South Harrison Township School District
Phone:	(856)769-0855
Website:	http://www.southharrison.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 60

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 51