Southwood Elementary School

www.oldbridgeadmin.org/Southwood

265 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Southwood Elementary School, located on Southwood Drive in Old Bridge, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Old Bridge Township School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary education that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies while encouraging students to become active participants in their local community.

The school is well-regarded for its supportive learning environment, which prioritizes a collaborative relationship between faculty, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character education, Southwood Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and classroom initiatives, the school strives to cultivate a sense of school spirit and academic curiosity, making it a cornerstone of the residential community in Old Bridge.

265

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	66
Black	14
Asian	23
Two or More	4

White
158 (59.6%)
Hispanic
66 (24.9%)
Asian
23 (8.7%)
Black
14 (5.3%)
Two or More
4 (1.5%)

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:	Old Bridge Township School District
Phone:	(732)360-4539
Website:	http://www.oldbridgeadmin.org/Southwood
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 52