Harrison Township Elementary School

120 N MAIN STREET
MULLICA HILL, NJ 08062

(856)478-2016

www.harrisontwp.k12.nj.us/

768 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Harrison Township Elementary School, located in the historic community of Mullica Hill, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the Harrison Township School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering academic growth while nurturing social and emotional development. As a community-centered institution, it places a strong emphasis on creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where young learners can build the essential skills necessary for their future academic careers.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is recognized for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates character building and parent-teacher collaboration. By leveraging its location within a tight-knit township, Harrison Township Elementary actively encourages community involvement and values the partnership between families and educators. The school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students, preparing them to transition successfully to the next levels of their schooling within the district.

768

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrison Township Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	615
Hispanic	45
Black	39
Asian	31
Two or More	38

White
615 (80.1%)
Hispanic
45 (5.9%)
Black
39 (5.1%)
Two or More
38 (4.9%)
Asian
31 (4.0%)

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:	Harrison Township School District
Phone:	(856)478-2016
Website:	http://www.harrisontwp.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 55

Kindergarten 169

Grade 1 181

Grade 2 183

Grade 3 180