SCHOOL STREET SCHOOL

School Street School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Boonton Town Public School District school district, located in BOONTON, NJ with about 127 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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 10 teachers, School Street School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

School Street School is a public elementary school located in Boonton, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Boonton Public Schools district, the institution is known for its focus on fostering a supportive, community-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes early childhood development and foundational academic skills, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into the middle school grades.

The school is characterized by its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with social-emotional learning. By maintaining a relatively small campus environment on Birch Street, School Street School encourages strong parent-teacher partnerships and active community involvement, which are central to the district’s mission of cultivating engaged and responsible learners within the Boonton area.

For more information, contact School Street School at (973) 335-9700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

720 BIRCH STREET
BOONTON, NJ 07005
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SCHOOL STREET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BOONTON, NJ with about 127 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
127
Teachers:
10.67
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

* 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 127 students

White
64.6%
Hispanic/Latino
14.2%
Asian
13.4%
Black or African American
5.5%
Two or more races
2.4%

Female
44.1%
Male
55.9%

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.