East Amwell Township

www.eastamwell.org

398 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

East Amwell Township School, located on Wertsville Road in Ringoes, New Jersey, serves as the singular K–8 public school for the East Amwell community. The school is known for its rural, small-town atmosphere, which fosters a close-knit environment for students, faculty, and families. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for the academic rigor of high school while maintaining a focus on character development and community engagement.

Beyond its core academic program, the school is recognized for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience that includes extracurricular opportunities and a supportive learning culture. Because it is the only school in the district, it serves as a central hub for the township, playing a significant role in the local community life. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of instruction while leveraging its unique location in Hunterdon County to provide a nurturing setting for its student body.

398

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Amwell Township
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	64
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	20

White
308 (77.4%)
Hispanic
64 (16.1%)
Two or More
20 (5.0%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)
Black
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:	East Amwell Township School District
Phone:	(908)782-6464
Website:	http://www.eastamwell.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 50

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 46