Erial Elementary School

www.gloucestertownshipschools.org

643 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Erial Elementary School, located on Essex Avenue in Sicklerville, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gloucester Township Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a structured curriculum with diverse extracurricular opportunities, Erial Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of community among its students, faculty, and local families.

Beyond standard academic instruction, the school places a high priority on building a strong home-school partnership, encouraging active parental involvement to enhance the student experience. The facility functions as a neighborhood hub where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, character, and school spirit. With a focus on preparing young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, Erial Elementary maintains a reputation for being a dedicated, community-centered institution focused on the success of every child.

643

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Erial Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	115
Black	248
Asian	26
Two or More	65
American Indian	2

Black
248 (38.6%)
White
187 (29.1%)
Hispanic
115 (17.9%)
Two or More
65 (10.1%)
Asian
26 (4.0%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Gloucester Township Public Schools
Phone:	(856)627-5415
Website:	http://www.gloucestertownshipschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 68

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 107