CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Great Meadows Regional School District school district, located in GREAT MEADOWS, NJ with about 218 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Great Meadows, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution for students in the local community. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment designed to promote both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during a student’s formative years.

Beyond the classroom, the school is integrated into the Great Meadows Regional School District, reflecting a commitment to community engagement and collaborative learning. Central Elementary typically prioritizes small-group instruction and individualized attention, aiming to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (908) 637-4351 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

281 ROUTE 46
GREAT MEADOWS, NJ 07838
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CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GREAT MEADOWS, NJ with about 218 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
218
Teachers:
20.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 218 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
80.7%
Hispanic/Latino
13.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian
1.8%
Black or African American
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.