ALICE COSTELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Alice Costello Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Brooklawn Public School District school district, located in BROOKLAWN, NJ with about 302 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 28 teachers, Alice Costello 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.

Alice Costello Elementary School, located at 301 Haakon Road in Brooklawn, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational hub for the local community. As the sole elementary school within the Brooklawn Public School District, it plays a central role in the town’s academic life, typically educating students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, small-town atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the small borough of Brooklawn, often emphasizing community involvement and personal attention for its students. By maintaining a smaller student body compared to larger regional districts, Alice Costello aims to provide a supportive environment that encourages active participation in both classroom learning and extracurricular activities. The facility serves as a focal point for the community, providing a consistent and stable learning environment that prioritizes the educational needs of the local youth.

For more information, contact Alice Costello Elementary School at (856) 456-4039 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.