Katharine D Malone Elementary School

kdm.rocktwp.net/

303 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Katharine D. Malone Elementary School, located at 524 Green Pond Road in Rockaway, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Morris Hills Regional District area. As part of the Rockaway Township School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on foundational learning, social-emotional growth, and the development of core competencies in elementary-aged children. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, aiming to prepare students for academic success as they transition to middle school.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing rigorous academics with programs that encourage student participation and collaboration. By utilizing local resources and maintaining a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the surrounding Rockaway community, Katharine D. Malone Elementary strives to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The facility itself serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a safe, modern, and effective learning space for its diverse student body.

303

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Katharine D Malone Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	62
Black	18
Asian	15
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
190 (62.7%)
Hispanic
62 (20.5%)
Black
18 (5.9%)
Asian
15 (5.0%)
Two or More
15 (5.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
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:	Rockaway Township School District
Phone:	(973)627-7512
Website:	http://kdm.rocktwp.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
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

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 59