Sewell Elementary School

www.mantuaschools.com

273 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Sewell Elementary School, located in Sewell, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Washington Township Public School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school typically serves students in the primary grade levels, offering a curriculum aligned with state standards while encouraging extracurricular participation to help children build well-rounded interpersonal skills and confidence.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is known for being an integral part of the local Sewell community. It places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, students, and parents, often utilizing active PTA involvement to enhance the student experience through events, enrichment programs, and school-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on character education and a collaborative school climate, Sewell Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into the district’s upper-level schools.

273

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sewell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	30
Black	17
Asian	3
Two or More	14

White
209 (76.6%)
Hispanic
30 (11.0%)
Black
17 (6.2%)
Two or More
14 (5.1%)
Asian
3 (1.1%)

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:	Mantua Township School District
Phone:	(856)468-0626
Website:	http://www.mantuaschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
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 131

Kindergarten 142