Waretown Elementary School

www.otsdk6.org

317 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Waretown Elementary School, located at 64 Railroad Avenue in Waretown, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational institution for the local community’s youngest learners. As part of the Ocean Township School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. It typically serves students in the early grade levels, focusing on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

The school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, striving to prepare students for future academic success through a blend of traditional instruction and modern teaching practices. By prioritizing small-group learning, parental involvement, and a nurturing classroom culture, Waretown Elementary aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a positive and inclusive school spirit within the Ocean Township area.

317

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waretown Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	48
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	12

White
246 (77.6%)
Hispanic
48 (15.1%)
Two or More
12 (3.8%)
Black
8 (2.5%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

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:	Ocean Township School District
Phone:	(609)693-3131
Website:	http://www.otsdk6.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
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 119

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 64