Margaret Mace Elementary School

1201 Atlantic Avenue
North Wildwood, NJ 08260

www.mmace.com

159 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Margaret Mace Elementary School, located at 1201 Atlantic Avenue in North Wildwood, New Jersey, serves as the primary public school for the local community. Operating as part of the North Wildwood School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive K–8 education. It is recognized for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of community involvement, reflecting the values of its coastal setting.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to preparing students for high school through a curriculum that balances core academics with extracurricular enrichment. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a focus on individualized attention, Margaret Mace Elementary aims to cultivate both intellectual curiosity and social responsibility in its students. As a central pillar of the North Wildwood community, the school frequently collaborates with local organizations and families to ensure a holistic educational experience for all children.

159

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margaret Mace Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	21
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	19

White
117 (73.6%)
Hispanic
21 (13.2%)
Two or More
19 (11.9%)
Black
1 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)

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:	North Wildwood School District
Phone:	(609)522-1454
Website:	http://www.mmace.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 14

Kindergarten 7

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 20