South River Elementary School

es.srivernj.org/

496 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

South River Elementary School, located at 81 Johnson Place in South River, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the South River Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its students, focusing on core academic development while encouraging social and emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of the local community, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and science, while often incorporating technology and extracurricular activities to provide a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on character development and student engagement, South River Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels. As part of a smaller school district, the institution benefits from a tight-knit atmosphere that allows for more personalized attention, ensuring that students feel supported and valued throughout their early formative years.

496

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South River Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	237
Black	41
Asian	7
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
237 (47.8%)
White
194 (39.1%)
Black
41 (8.3%)
Two or More
16 (3.2%)
Asian
7 (1.4%)
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:	South River Public School District
Phone:	(732)613-4073
Website:	http://es.srivernj.org/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
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

Grade 3 177

Grade 4 171

Grade 5 148