Land O'Pines Elementary School

lop.howell.k12.nj.us/

530 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Land O’Pines Elementary School, located on Windeler Road in Howell, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Howell Township Public School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. It focuses on foundational learning and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its young students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills.

Beyond academics, Land O’Pines is known for promoting a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and parent-teacher organization events that encourage active family involvement. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between staff, students, and parents, Land O’Pines strives to create a safe and nurturing space where children feel encouraged to reach their full potential during their formative years.

530

Total Students

48.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Land O'Pines Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	152
Black	28
Asian	22
Two or More	36

White
292 (55.1%)
Hispanic
152 (28.7%)
Two or More
36 (6.8%)
Black
28 (5.3%)
Asian
22 (4.2%)

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:	Howell Township Public School District
Phone:	(732)751-2489
Website:	http://lop.howell.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 93