Matthew Jago Elementary School

www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/o/matthewjago28

425 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Matthew Jago Elementary School, located in the quiet community of Sewaren, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Woodbridge Township School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and socially. By emphasizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their intellectual curiosity.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Matthew Jago Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and character development. The school works closely with families and the local community to create a safe, engaging atmosphere that encourages students to become responsible and empathetic citizens. Through a combination of academic rigor, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on social-emotional growth, the school strives to empower its students to reach their full potential within a collaborative and encouraging setting.

425

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Matthew Jago Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	166
Black	45
Asian	43
Two or More	8

Hispanic
166 (39.1%)
White
163 (38.4%)
Black
45 (10.6%)
Asian
43 (10.1%)
Two or More
8 (1.9%)

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:	Woodbridge Township School District
Phone:	(732)602-8428
Website:	http://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/o/matthewjago28
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	164
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 107

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 62