Mahala F. Atchison School

961 SYCAMORE AVENUE
TINTON FALLS, NJ 07724

www.tfschools.org/o/maes

484 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

The Mahala F. Atchison School, located at 961 Sycamore Avenue in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 3. As part of the Tinton Falls School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that focuses on building a strong academic foundation during the early formative years of a child’s education. The facility serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside social-emotional development to prepare students for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mahala F. Atchison is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and active parental involvement. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular programs and community-centered events that encourage collaboration between families and educators. By maintaining a focus on small-group instruction and individualized attention, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where students can develop both their intellectual curiosity and the interpersonal skills necessary for long-term success.

484

Total Students

57.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mahala F. Atchison School
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	63
Black	34
Asian	21
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

White
334 (69.0%)
Hispanic
63 (13.0%)
Black
34 (7.0%)
Two or More
30 (6.2%)
Asian
21 (4.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Tinton Falls School District
Phone:	(732)542-2500
Website:	http://www.tfschools.org/o/maes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 61

Kindergarten 136

Grade 1 143

Grade 2 144