Berkeley Township Elementary School

www.btboe.org

594 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Berkeley Township Elementary School, located at 10 Emory Road in Bayville, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Berkeley Township School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing core academic development alongside social and emotional growth. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, the school aims to prepare its student body for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Berkeley Township Elementary School is characterized by a strong sense of community, reflecting the values of the surrounding Bayville area. The school typically engages in initiatives that encourage parental involvement and extracurricular enrichment, ensuring a well-rounded experience for its pupils. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, the school strives to cultivate a safe and stimulating atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic excellence in its youngest learners.

594

Total Students

51.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berkeley Township Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	123
Black	34
Asian	14
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
398 (67.0%)
Hispanic
123 (20.7%)
Black
34 (5.7%)
Two or More
24 (4.0%)
Asian
14 (2.4%)
American Indian
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:	Berkeley Township School District
Phone:	(732)269-2909
Website:	http://www.btboe.org
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 5 305

Grade 6 289