CHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Gloucester Township Public Schools school district, located in BLACKWOOD, NJ with about 637 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, CHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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.
CHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 600 Chews Landing Road in Blackwood, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Gloucester Township Public School District. As a primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and character education. It serves as a community hub, striving to prepare its young students for success in their future academic endeavors by providing a structured curriculum and a variety of enrichment opportunities.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on creating a positive school climate where students feel safe and encouraged to explore their interests. By leveraging modern teaching strategies and maintaining active communication with families, Chews Elementary works to ensure that each child receives the personalized attention needed to reach their potential. Its location in the heart of Blackwood allows it to remain deeply integrated into the local community, promoting a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the neighborhood at large.
For more information, contact CHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (856) 783-6607 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BLACKWOOD, NJ 08012
(856) 783-6607
CHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in BLACKWOOD, NJ with about 637 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gloucester Township Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 637
- Teachers:
- 53
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 637 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.4%
- Black or African American
- 13.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
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.