J Harold Van Zant

vanzant.evesham.k12.nj.us/

621 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

J. Harold Van Zant Elementary School is a public school located in Marlton, New Jersey, serving students in the Evesham Township School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. It caters to elementary-aged children, typically spanning grades K through 5, and focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science.

Beyond academics, Van Zant is recognized for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular activities and a focus on social-emotional learning. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher association and a strong sense of school spirit, which helps facilitate a partnership between home and school. By prioritizing inclusive practices and utilizing modern instructional methods, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond while maintaining a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all learners.

621

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J Harold Van Zant
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	45
Black	52
Asian	67
Two or More	43
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
410 (66.0%)
Asian
67 (10.8%)
Black
52 (8.4%)
Hispanic
45 (7.2%)
Two or More
43 (6.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Evesham Township School District
Phone:	(856)988-0687
Website:	http://vanzant.evesham.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 118