Lakehurst Elementary School

www.lakehurstschool.org

411 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lakehurst Elementary School, located at 301 Union Avenue in Lakehurst, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational facility for the local community. As a public institution, it is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development, striving to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state educational standards.

Beyond core academics, Lakehurst Elementary places a significant focus on community engagement and character development. The school works closely with local families and stakeholders to create a safe, nurturing climate that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal growth. By integrating various extracurricular opportunities and fostering strong teacher-student relationships, the school aims to help children develop the social-emotional tools necessary to become productive and responsible members of the wider Lakehurst community.

411

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakehurst Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	131
Black	57
Asian	13
Two or More	28
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
179 (43.6%)
Hispanic
131 (31.9%)
Black
57 (13.9%)
Two or More
28 (6.8%)
Asian
13 (3.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Lakehurst School District
Phone:	(732)657-5741
Website:	http://www.lakehurstschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 79

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 34

Grade 7 40

Grade 8 28