Northfield Community Elementary School

2000 NEW ROAD
NORTHFIELD, NJ 08225

457 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Northfield Community Elementary School, located at 2000 New Road in Northfield, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the local educational community. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core academic subjects while encouraging social-emotional growth and the development of essential life skills during these formative years.

The school is known for its strong connection to the Northfield community, often acting as a hub for local families and events. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students, Northfield Community Elementary strives to prepare its learners for future academic success. With its focus on personalized instruction and a nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to help every student reach their full potential while building a foundation of curiosity and community responsibility.

457

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northfield Community Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	83
Black	8
Asian	28
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
310 (67.8%)
Hispanic
83 (18.2%)
Asian
28 (6.1%)
Two or More
22 (4.8%)
Black
8 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
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:	Northfield City School District
Phone:	(609)407-4005
Website:	http://www.ncs-nj.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 39

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 93