CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Central Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Hanover Township School District school district, located in EAST HANOVER, NJ with about 286 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 28 teachers, Central 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.
Central Elementary School, located at 400 Ridgedale Avenue in East Hanover, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the East Hanover Township School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for young learners. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.
Beyond its academic mission, Central Elementary is deeply integrated into the East Hanover community, often focusing on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment typically emphasizes character education and community involvement, ensuring that students feel safe, valued, and encouraged to contribute positively to their surroundings. With its commitment to modern instructional practices and a nurturing atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in shaping the early educational experiences of children in the East Hanover area.
For more information, contact Central Elementary School at (973) 887-0358 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EAST HANOVER, NJ 07936-1492
(973) 887-0358
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EAST HANOVER, NJ with about 286 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- East Hanover Township School District
- Total Students:
- 286
- Teachers:
- 28.98
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 286 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.1%
- Asian
- 17.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 54.9%
- Male
- 45.1%
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.