Maurice River Township School

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369 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Maurice River Township School, located in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational facility for the Maurice River Township School District. It is a small, community-oriented school that provides instruction for students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. By focusing on a Pre-K–8 model, the school creates a close-knit environment where students remain within the same campus community throughout their formative elementary and middle school years, fostering strong relationships between faculty, students, and local families.

As a rural district school, Maurice River Township School emphasizes foundational academics, character development, and student support. The school is committed to preparing its students for the transition to regional high schools by offering a curriculum that meets New Jersey state standards while maintaining an intimate class setting. The administration and staff prioritize a supportive atmosphere, aiming to cultivate a personalized learning experience that addresses the specific needs of the local student population in Cumberland County.

369

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maurice River Township School
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	55
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	4

White
291 (78.9%)
Hispanic
55 (14.9%)
Black
9 (2.4%)
Two or More
9 (2.4%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Maurice River Township School District
Phone:	(856)825-7411
Website:	http://sites.google.com/mrtes.com/mrtes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
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 45

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 33

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 41