JOHN P. FABER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JOHN P. FABER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dunellen Public School District school district, located in DUNELLEN, NJ with about 591 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 45 teachers, JOHN P. FABER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

JOHN P. FABER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on High Street in Dunellen, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational foundation for the local community’s youngest learners. As part of the Dunellen School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. The school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded curriculum, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, John P. Faber Elementary acts as a central hub for the Dunellen community, often prioritizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders. The school is known for its commitment to building a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious and engaged learners. By providing a safe and structured setting, the school works to instill the fundamental skills and values necessary for students to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

For more information, contact JOHN P. FABER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (732) 968-5311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 HIGH STREET
DUNELLEN, NJ 08812
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JOHN P. FABER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DUNELLEN, NJ with about 591 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
591
Teachers:
45.03
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
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 591 students

Hispanic/Latino
46.5%
White
33.3%
Black or African American
13.2%
Asian
6.1%
Two or more races
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

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.