FRENCHTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Frenchtown Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Frenchtown Borough School District school district, located in FRENCHTOWN, NJ with about 121 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 18 teachers, Frenchtown Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

Frenchtown Elementary School is a small, community-focused public school located in the historic borough of Frenchtown, New Jersey. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 8, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, which fosters close relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and the surrounding community. Its setting in a tight-knit riverside town contributes to a unique educational culture that prioritizes individualized attention and a strong sense of local pride.

The school is part of the Frenchtown School District, an independent K-8 district that maintains a commitment to academic excellence while emphasizing social-emotional development. Because of its size, Frenchtown Elementary is able to offer a personalized approach to instruction, often featuring smaller class sizes compared to larger regional districts. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with extracurricular enrichment, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to regional high schools while maintaining the values and character of their small-town community.

For more information, contact Frenchtown Elementary at (908) 996-2751 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.