Joseph C. Caruso School

(732)787-2007

www.keansburg.k12.nj.us

595 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Joseph C. Caruso School, located at 81 Frances Place in Keansburg, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Keansburg School District. It is a cornerstone of the local community, focusing on providing a foundational education for young learners. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and socially during their early formative years.

As part of the Keansburg educational system, the school emphasizes a standards-based curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of middle school and beyond. The faculty and administration are committed to fostering student engagement through collaborative classroom experiences and a focus on core subjects. By maintaining strong ties with families and the surrounding community, the Joseph C. Caruso School strives to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed within a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere.

595

Total Students

61.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph C. Caruso School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	196
Black	94
Asian	8
Two or More	47
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
246 (41.3%)
Hispanic
196 (32.9%)
Black
94 (15.8%)
Two or More
47 (7.9%)
Asian
8 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Keansburg School District
Phone:	(732)787-2007
Website:	http://www.keansburg.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	419
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 97

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 119