Betty McElmon Elementary School

20 Parker Road
West Long Branch, NJ 07764

www.wlbschools.com

320 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Betty McElmon Elementary School, located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational facility for students in grades PK–3. As part of the West Long Branch School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment tailored to the developmental needs of early childhood and primary education. Its curriculum focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects while emphasizing the social-emotional growth and character development of its young learners.

Beyond its academic mission, Betty McElmon Elementary is characterized by its close-knit community atmosphere, typical of a small suburban district. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community to promote student success and engagement. By providing a structured yet welcoming environment, the school aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition to intermediate education, ensuring they develop the essential skills and confidence needed for future academic endeavors.

320

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Betty McElmon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	58
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	10

White
237 (74.1%)
Hispanic
58 (18.1%)
Black
11 (3.4%)
Two or More
10 (3.1%)
Asian
4 (1.3%)

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 Long Branch School District
Phone:	(732)222-5900
Website:	http://www.wlbschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
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 44

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 54