Oak Valley Elementary School

Deptford Township Public School District

oak-valley.deptfordschools.org/

337 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Oak Valley Elementary School, located on College Boulevard in Wenonah, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community. As part of the Wenonah Public School District, the school is situated in a quiet, residential area, reflecting the small-town character of the borough. It generally focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often fostering a close-knit learning environment typical of a smaller district.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on community engagement and student development, aiming to prepare children for their transition to middle school. By maintaining relatively small class sizes, Oak Valley is able to offer a personalized approach to instruction, allowing teachers to address the individual learning needs and social-emotional growth of their students. The campus serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, fostering a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the broader Wenonah community to support student success.

337

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	42
Black	35
Asian	5
Two or More	17

White
238 (70.6%)
Hispanic
42 (12.5%)
Black
35 (10.4%)
Two or More
17 (5.0%)
Asian
5 (1.5%)

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:	Deptford Township Public School District
Phone:	(856)415-9218
Website:	http://oak-valley.deptfordschools.org/
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
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

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 75