Union Valley Elementary School

www.gloucestertownshipschools.org

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Union Valley Elementary School, located at 1300 Jarvis Road in Sicklerville, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational institution within the Gloucester Township Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school typically serves students in the early grades, focusing on creating a stable and nurturing transition into the broader academic experience.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded curriculum that encourages both personal growth and collaborative learning. By integrating modern educational practices with a strong focus on student achievement, Union Valley aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Its location in the quiet, residential community of Sicklerville makes it a central hub for local families, where the staff works closely with parents and the community to maintain a collaborative and inclusive school culture.

530

Total Students

45.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	73
Black	172
Asian	22
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
223 (42.1%)
Black
172 (32.5%)
Hispanic
73 (13.8%)
Two or More
38 (7.2%)
Asian
22 (4.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Gloucester Township Public Schools
Phone:	(856)309-5031
Website:	http://www.gloucestertownshipschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 26

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 84