Centre City Elementary School

www.mantuaschools.com

464 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

Centre City Elementary School, located on Columbus Drive in Mantua, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Mantua Township School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on early academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential foundational skills.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, students, and parents. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that balances core academics with character development, Centre City Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper elementary levels. Its location in the quiet suburban setting of Mantua reflects a focus on a close-knit, community-oriented approach to education.

464

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centre City Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	346
Hispanic	64
Black	21
Asian	5
Two or More	28

White
346 (74.6%)
Hispanic
64 (13.8%)
Two or More
28 (6.0%)
Black
21 (4.5%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)

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:	Mantua Township School District
Phone:	(856)468-2100
Website:	http://www.mantuaschools.com
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 1 156

Grade 2 151

Grade 3 157