Vineland Public Charter School

1480 Pennsylvania Ave.
VINELAND, NJ 08361

Charter School 428 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Vineland Public Charter School (VPCS), located at 1480 Pennsylvania Ave. in Vineland, New Jersey, is a tuition-free public school that serves students in grades K–8. As a charter institution, it operates independently of the local district but remains publicly funded, offering an alternative educational environment focused on personalized instruction and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while emphasizing a supportive community atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize the individual needs of their diverse student body.

Beyond core academics, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment. VPCS often integrates extracurricular activities and parent involvement to create a holistic educational experience for its families. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a dedicated focus on accountability and student growth, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in high school and beyond, serving as a distinct choice for families in the Cumberland County area seeking an alternative to the traditional public school system.

428

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vineland Public Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	206
Black	132
Asian	14
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
206 (48.1%)
Black
132 (30.8%)
White
49 (11.4%)
Two or More
22 (5.1%)
Asian
14 (3.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Vineland Public Charter School
Phone:	(856)691-1004
Website:	http://vinelandpubliccharterschool.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
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 30

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 58

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 53