South Toms River Elementary School

419 DOVER ROAD
SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ 08757

www.trschools.com/southtr

330 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Toms River Elementary School is a public school located in the borough of South Toms River, New Jersey, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Toms River Regional School District—one of the largest school districts in the state—the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The curriculum emphasizes core academic subjects while integrating technology and character-building initiatives to help students develop both intellectually and socially during their formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its focus on providing personalized attention to its diverse student body. By maintaining a focus on academic achievement and fostering strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the administration, South Toms River Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school. With a mission rooted in equity and educational growth, the school strives to provide a safe, engaging, and well-rounded experience for every child who walks through its doors.

330

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Toms River Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	145
Black	40
Asian	6
Two or More	34

Hispanic
145 (43.9%)
White
105 (31.8%)
Black
40 (12.1%)
Two or More
34 (10.3%)
Asian
6 (1.8%)

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:	Toms River Regional School District
Phone:	(732)505-5890
Website:	http://www.trschools.com/southtr
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 69