William H. Ross III School

101 N HAVERFORD AVENUE
MARGATE, NJ 08402

(609)822-2080

www.margateschools.org/Domain/60

186 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

The William H. Ross III School, located at 101 N. Haverford Avenue in Margate, New Jersey, serves as the primary elementary school for the Margate City School District. It provides education for students in preschool through fourth grade, fostering a close-knit learning environment centered on early childhood development and foundational academic growth. The school is known for its commitment to small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, which allows faculty to focus on the individual needs and social-emotional development of each student within the seaside community.

Academically, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment programs designed to engage young learners. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the William H. Ross III School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit, often leveraging its location in Margate to provide a safe, nurturing environment. By maintaining a focus on character education and active student participation, the school prepares its students for the transition to the district's upper-elementary and middle school levels while establishing a strong educational bedrock.

186

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

7.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William H. Ross III School
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	16
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
162 (87.1%)
Hispanic
16 (8.6%)
Two or More
7 (3.8%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Margate City School District
Phone:	(609)822-2080
Website:	http://www.margateschools.org/Domain/60
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 3

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 40