Robert Erskine School

www.njrps.org

169 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Robert Erskine Elementary School, located in Ringwood, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Ringwood School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, encouraging community involvement and the development of foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition to middle school.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, often highlighting a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community to enhance the student experience. With a commitment to personalized instruction, Robert Erskine aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on character education and civic responsibility. Its location in a suburban setting provides a quiet, focused atmosphere conducive to learning, making it a central hub for families within the Ringwood area.

169

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert Erskine School
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	22
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
135 (79.9%)
Hispanic
22 (13.0%)
Two or More
8 (4.7%)
Black
2 (1.2%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)
American Indian
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:	Ringwood School District
Phone:	(973)962-7500
Website:	http://www.njrps.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 47

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 42