MILDRED MAGOWAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mildred Magowan Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Edgewater Park Township School District school district, located in EDGEWATER PARK, NJ with about 529 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 40 teachers, Mildred Magowan 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.

Mildred Magowan Elementary School, located on Cherrix Avenue in Edgewater Park, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community. As a school within the Edgewater Park School District, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the early stages of their education. The school is known for fostering a supportive neighborhood environment where educators emphasize core curriculum standards, character development, and the social-emotional growth of young learners.

The school community generally benefits from the district’s commitment to small-group instruction and an inclusive atmosphere that encourages parent and guardian involvement. By prioritizing a well-rounded approach to learning, Mildred Magowan Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school, balancing rigorous academic expectations with extracurricular opportunities that help students explore their interests and build a sense of school pride.

For more information, contact Mildred Magowan Elementary School at (609) 877-1430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.