Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School

www.jacksonsd.org/CR

718 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School is a public school located in Jackson, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Jackson School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles, aiming to prepare children for their future educational journeys.

Beyond academics, Crawford-Rodriguez is known for promoting a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities, programs, and parent-teacher organization events that encourage active family involvement. By emphasizing character education, school safety, and collaborative learning, Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary strives to cultivate a positive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become responsible members of the school community.

718

Total Students

55.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	313
Black	64
Asian	19
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

Hispanic
313 (43.6%)
White
298 (41.5%)
Black
64 (8.9%)
Two or More
23 (3.2%)
Asian
19 (2.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Jackson Township School District
Phone:	(732)833-4690
Website:	http://www.jacksonsd.org/CR
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 91

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 112