Hooper Avenue Elementary School

www.trschools.com/hooperave/

693 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hooper Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Toms River, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten through grade 5. As part of the Toms River Regional School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school serves a diverse suburban community and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school within the district.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hooper Avenue Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school frequently hosts events and initiatives aimed at promoting character education and extracurricular participation, often supported by an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). By focusing on both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens, Hooper Avenue strives to maintain a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider Toms River community.

693

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hooper Avenue Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	521
Hispanic	107
Black	15
Asian	10
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

White
521 (75.2%)
Hispanic
107 (15.4%)
Two or More
39 (5.6%)
Black
15 (2.2%)
Asian
10 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)505-5850
Website:	http://www.trschools.com/hooperave/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 101

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 132