Mill Lake

monroe.k12.nj.us

462 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Mill Lake School, located at 115 Monmouth Road in Monroe Township, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational facility within the Monroe Township School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for students in the early stages of their education, typically catering to the primary grades. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes both social-emotional development and fundamental academic growth.

Like other institutions within the Monroe Township district, Mill Lake School emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering a love for learning. The school benefits from the resources of a rapidly growing suburban community, often collaborating with parents and local organizations to enhance student experiences. By maintaining a focus on literacy, numeracy, and character building, Mill Lake School aims to prepare its young students for a successful transition to the upper elementary and middle school levels.

462

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mill Lake
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	77
Black	9
Asian	83
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	1

White
258 (55.8%)
Asian
83 (18.0%)
Hispanic
77 (16.7%)
Two or More
34 (7.4%)
Black
9 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Monroe Township School District
Phone:	(732)251-5336
Website:	http://monroe.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 17

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 125