Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary

Barnegat Township School District
128 BARNEGAT BLVD
BARNEGAT, NJ 08005
325 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School, located in Barnegat, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational facility for 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, typically focusing on grades K–2. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares its students for the transition to upper elementary and middle school levels.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary is known for cultivating a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages parent and guardian involvement. The school integrates character education with its daily curriculum to promote a positive school culture, while also providing various resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. As part of the broader Barnegat Township school system, the school works to ensure that all students have access to a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous instruction with creative and collaborative play.
325
Total Students
40.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    204 (62.8%)
  • Hispanic
    78 (24.0%)
  • Two or More
    21 (6.5%)
  • Black
    18 (5.5%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
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)698-5826
Website: http://www.barnegatschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 104
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 325
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
Oxycocus Elementary School
Stafford Township School District
176 Students
250 North Main Street
Manahawkin, NJ 08050 (3.3 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K