Upper Township Primary School
460 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Upper Township Primary School, located in Marmora, New Jersey, serves as the foundational educational setting for students in the Upper Township School District. Typically catering to the youngest learners in the district—generally spanning from preschool through second grade—the school focuses on building a strong academic and social-emotional base. The environment is designed to be nurturing and developmentally appropriate, emphasizing early literacy, foundational mathematics, and the development of essential social skills through structured classroom activities and peer interaction.
The school is an integral part of the local community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents to support early childhood growth. Beyond core academics, Upper Township Primary School typically integrates enrichment activities, character education, and support services to ensure that diverse learning needs are met during these formative years. By maintaining a focus on creating a safe and stimulating atmosphere, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and prepare its students for their transition to the district’s elementary and middle school levels.
The school is an integral part of the local community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents to support early childhood growth. Beyond core academics, Upper Township Primary School typically integrates enrichment activities, character education, and support services to ensure that diverse learning needs are met during these formative years. By maintaining a focus on creating a safe and stimulating atmosphere, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and prepare its students for their transition to the district’s elementary and middle school levels.
460
Total Students
34.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 416 |
| Hispanic | 22 |
| Black | 3 |
| Two or More | 15 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White416 (90.4%)
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Hispanic22 (4.8%)
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Two or More15 (3.3%)
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Black3 (0.7%)
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American Indian3 (0.7%)
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Pacific Islander1 (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: | Upper Township School District |
| Phone: | (609)628-3500 |
| Website: | http://www.upperschools.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 460 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 34.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 72 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 9 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
64
Kindergarten
127
Grade 1
137
Grade 2
132
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 64 |
| Kindergarten | 127 |
| Grade 1 | 137 |
| Grade 2 | 132 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 240 | 52.2% |
| Male | 220 | 47.8% |
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