Clark Mills School

Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District

34 GORDONS CORNER ROAD
MANALAPAN, NJ 07726

www.mersnj.us/cm

474 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Clark Mills School, located on Gordons Corner Road in Manalapan, New Jersey, is a well-regarded public elementary school serving students in the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District. As part of a district known for its commitment to academic excellence, the school fosters a supportive and structured learning environment designed to meet the developmental needs of its young learners. The facility serves as a foundational pillar for the local community, emphasizing not only core curriculum standards but also the social-emotional growth of its student body.

The school is characterized by its dedication to creating a collaborative culture that involves students, staff, and parents. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, Clark Mills integrates technology and interactive instruction to prepare students for future academic success. With its strategic location in Manalapan, the school benefits from a close-knit suburban community, offering a safe and engaging campus where students are encouraged to participate in various extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives.

474

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clark Mills School
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	69
Black	6
Asian	36
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
349 (73.6%)
Hispanic
69 (14.6%)
Asian
36 (7.6%)
Two or More
13 (2.7%)
Black
6 (1.3%)
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:	Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District
Phone:	(732)786-2720
Website:	http://www.mersnj.us/cm
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 87

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 108