Durban Avenue Elementary School

www.hopatcongschools.org/da/

286 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Durban Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Hopatcong, New Jersey, serving students in the early grade levels. As part of the Hopatcong Borough School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the intellectual growth of its young student body. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, working closely with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to the middle school level.

Beyond core academics, Durban Avenue Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates extracurricular activities and initiatives aimed at character building. The school utilizes a curriculum designed to meet New Jersey Student Learning Standards while prioritizing inclusive practices to accommodate diverse learning needs. By maintaining a focus on both instructional excellence and a positive school climate, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning within a safe and nurturing neighborhood setting.

286

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Durban Avenue Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	117
Black	15
Asian	12
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
134 (46.9%)
Hispanic
117 (40.9%)
Black
15 (5.2%)
Asian
12 (4.2%)
Two or More
7 (2.4%)
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:	Hopatcong Borough School District
Phone:	(973)398-8807
Website:	http://www.hopatcongschools.org/da/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 64

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 114