J HAROLD VAN ZANT
J Harold Van Zant is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Evesham Township School District school district, located in MARLTON, NJ with about 519 students offering grade levels from 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 40 teachers, J Harold Van Zant has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
J. Harold Van Zant Elementary School is a public school located in Marlton, New Jersey, serving students in the Evesham Township School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. It caters to elementary-aged children, typically spanning grades K through 5, and focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science.
Beyond academics, Van Zant is recognized for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular activities and a focus on social-emotional learning. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher association and a strong sense of school spirit, which helps facilitate a partnership between home and school. By prioritizing inclusive practices and utilizing modern instructional methods, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond while maintaining a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all learners.
For more information, contact J Harold Van Zant at (856) 988-0687 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MARLTON, NJ 08053
(856) 988-0687
J HAROLD VAN ZANT is a public Title I school in MARLTON, NJ with about 519 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Evesham Township School District
- Total Students:
- 519
- Teachers:
- 40
- 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 519 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending J HAROLD VAN ZANT is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.0%
- Asian
- 7.7%
- Black or African American
- 5.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.