WHITON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Whiton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Branchburg Township School District school district, located in NESHANIC STATION, NJ with about 611 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 56 teachers, Whiton 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.
Whiton Elementary School, located in Neshanic Station, New Jersey, is a primary educational institution serving the Branchburg Township School District. The school typically focuses on early childhood and elementary education, catering to students in the lower grade levels (generally Pre-K through Grade 3). As part of the Branchburg community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to build a strong academic foundation while fostering social and emotional development in its youngest learners.
The school is known for its commitment to student-centered instruction and collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and the surrounding community. Whiton Elementary prioritizes small-group learning, character education, and the integration of technology to prepare students for their future academic careers. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and individual student growth, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where children can develop both their intellectual abilities and a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.
For more information, contact Whiton Elementary School at (908) 371-0842 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NESHANIC STATION, NJ 08853
(908) 371-0842
WHITON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NESHANIC STATION, NJ with about 611 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Branchburg Township School District
- Total Students:
- 611
- Teachers:
- 56.5
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 611 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 73.8%
- Asian
- 14.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.