Merchantville Elementary School

394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Merchantville Elementary School, located at 130 S. Centre St. in Merchantville, New Jersey, serves as the primary public educational institution for the borough’s youngest learners, typically encompassing grades Pre-K through 8. As a community-centered school, it plays a vital role in the small, historic borough of Merchantville, focusing on fostering a tight-knit environment where students receive individualized attention within a supportive, traditional academic setting.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for high school success by emphasizing core academic standards, character development, and civic responsibility. Because Merchantville is a small community, the elementary school acts as a focal point for local engagement, often prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and social-emotional growth, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages students to become active, lifelong learners.

394

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merchantville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	119
Black	48
Asian	16
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	2

White
181 (45.9%)
Hispanic
119 (30.2%)
Black
48 (12.2%)
Two or More
28 (7.1%)
Asian
16 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Merchantville School District
Phone:	(856)663-1091
Website:	http://merchantvilleschool.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 27

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 45