David C. Douglass Memorial School

Lower Township Elementary School District

www.lowertwpschools.com

275 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

The David C. Douglass Memorial School, located in Villas, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution within the Lower Township Elementary School District. Catering to students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is recognized for providing a nurturing and structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children. Its mission is deeply rooted in fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that students build a strong foundation for their future schooling.

As a community-centered school, the David C. Douglass Memorial School places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and creating a collaborative atmosphere between educators and families. The curriculum is designed to be inclusive and engaging, utilizing modern teaching strategies to address diverse learning styles. By prioritizing a supportive school culture and active community engagement, the institution aims to cultivate a sense of belonging while preparing its young pupils to transition successfully into the next levels of the township's educational system.

275

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for David C. Douglass Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	47
Black	25
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
199 (72.4%)
Hispanic
47 (17.1%)
Black
25 (9.1%)
Two or More
3 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (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:	Lower Township Elementary School District
Phone:	(609)884-9430
Website:	http://www.lowertwpschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 137

Kindergarten 138