Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School

www.barnegatschools.com

499 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School, located in Barnegat, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community. As part of the Barnegat Township School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The curriculum focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also emphasizing character development and social-emotional growth to prepare students for future success.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming atmosphere where both students and staff collaborate to achieve educational excellence. By offering various extracurricular opportunities and maintaining close communication with families, Horbelt Elementary strives to create a holistic school experience. Located on Burr Street, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, focusing on cultivating curiosity, academic achievement, and a sense of belonging within the larger Barnegat school community.

499

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	317
Hispanic	107
Black	39
Asian	6
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
317 (63.5%)
Hispanic
107 (21.4%)
Black
39 (7.8%)
Two or More
27 (5.4%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Barnegat Township School District
Phone:	(609)660-7500
Website:	http://www.barnegatschools.com
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 5 255

Grade 6 244