Marian E. McKeown Elementary School

www.mckeown.org

322 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Marian E. McKeown Elementary School, located on School Road in Newton, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Newton Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for students in their early formative years.

The school is characterized by its commitment to a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond. By focusing on individualized attention and a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families, Marian E. McKeown strives to create a positive school culture. Its location in Newton serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, reinforcing the school's role as a vital pillar in the development of the town’s youth.

322

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marian E. McKeown Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	38
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	5

White
268 (83.2%)
Hispanic
38 (11.8%)
Black
8 (2.5%)
Two or More
5 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

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:	Hampton Township School District
Phone:	(973)383-5300
Website:	http://www.mckeown.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 30

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 51