Lanoka Harbor Elementary School

281 MANCHESTER AVE
LANOKA HARBOR, NJ 08734

(609)971-2090

www.laceyschools.org/lhs

465 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Lanoka Harbor Elementary School, located in the quiet community of Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lacey Township School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its K-4 student body. By emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and character education, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with the local community.

Beyond core academics, Lanoka Harbor Elementary places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming school climate that encourages student participation and personal growth. The school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and utilizes modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its students. Supported by an active PTA and a collaborative staff, the school functions as a community hub where parental involvement and open communication are prioritized to ensure every student feels encouraged, safe, and inspired to succeed.

465

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lanoka Harbor Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	64
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	14

White
379 (81.5%)
Hispanic
64 (13.8%)
Two or More
14 (3.0%)
Black
7 (1.5%)
Asian
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:	Lacey Township School District
Phone:	(609)971-2090
Website:	http://www.laceyschools.org/lhs
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 109