North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School

ues.nhanover.com

349 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School, located in Wrightstown, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution for students in the middle-to-upper elementary grade levels. The school is part of the North Hanover Township School District, which works closely with the nearby Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to support a diverse student body, including a significant population of military-connected children. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive community atmosphere that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

The curriculum at North Hanover Township Upper Elementary is designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school by focusing on core subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, often integrating technology into daily lessons and offering various extracurricular opportunities. By promoting values such as inclusivity, resilience, and curiosity, the school strives to create a structured yet nurturing environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

349

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	95
Black	29
Asian	8
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	1

White
188 (53.9%)
Hispanic
95 (27.2%)
Black
29 (8.3%)
Two or More
28 (8.0%)
Asian
8 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	North Hanover Township School District
Phone:	(609)738-2622
Website:	http://ues.nhanover.com
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 4 50

Grade 5 154

Grade 6 145