Red Bank Elementary School

192 PHILADELPHIA AVE
WEST DEPTFORD, NJ 08086

rbes.wdeptford.k12.nj.us/

253 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Red Bank Elementary School, located on Philadelphia Avenue in West Deptford, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the West Deptford School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the well-being of its young students. It is generally recognized for providing a comprehensive elementary curriculum designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills in preparation for middle school.

Beyond its academic focus, Red Bank Elementary acts as a vital community hub, encouraging active engagement between faculty, students, and families. The school environment typically emphasizes character education and community spirit, reflecting the broader values of the West Deptford area. By maintaining a focus on both individualized instruction and a collaborative school culture, the institution strives to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed in their early educational journey.

253

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Red Bank Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	48
Black	37
Asian	7
Two or More	20

White
141 (55.7%)
Hispanic
48 (19.0%)
Black
37 (14.6%)
Two or More
20 (7.9%)
Asian
7 (2.8%)

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:	West Deptford Township School District
Phone:	(856)845-2727
Website:	http://rbes.wdeptford.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 74

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 68