DR. J.P. CLEARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DR. J.P. CLEARY ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Buena Regional School District school district, located in MINOTOLA, NJ with about 326 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th 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 23 teachers, DR. J.P. CLEARY ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
DR. J.P. CLEARY ELEMENTARY School, located at 1501 Central Avenue in Minotola, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational institution within the Buena Regional School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, typically spanning the early elementary grades. The school emphasizes foundational academic development while aiming to cultivate social-emotional growth and a sense of belonging among its diverse student body.
Beyond its core curriculum, DR. J.P. CLEARY ELEMENTARY is integrated into the fabric of the Minotola community, often working to provide resources and programs that encourage parental involvement and student enrichment. The school strives to maintain a balance between rigorous educational standards and the holistic needs of its children, preparing them for their transition to middle school through a combination of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to nurturing each student's individual potential.
For more information, contact DR. J.P. CLEARY ELEMENTARY at (856) 697-8080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MINOTOLA, NJ 08341
(856) 697-8080
DR. J.P. CLEARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MINOTOLA, NJ with about 326 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Buena Regional School District
- Total Students:
- 326
- Teachers:
- 23
- 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 326 students
- White
- 52.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 27.6%
- Black or African American
- 19.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 54.3%
- Male
- 45.7%
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.