HARRISON TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Harrison Township Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harrison Township School District school district, located in MULLICA HILL, NJ with about 772 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 62 teachers, Harrison Township 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.
Harrison Township Elementary School, located in the historic community of Mullica Hill, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the Harrison Township School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering academic growth while nurturing social and emotional development. As a community-centered institution, it places a strong emphasis on creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where young learners can build the essential skills necessary for their future academic careers.
Beyond its core curriculum, the school is recognized for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates character building and parent-teacher collaboration. By leveraging its location within a tight-knit township, Harrison Township Elementary actively encourages community involvement and values the partnership between families and educators. The school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students, preparing them to transition successfully to the next levels of their schooling within the district.
For more information, contact Harrison Township Elementary School at (856) 478-2016 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MULLICA HILL, NJ 08062-9494
(856) 478-2016
HARRISON TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MULLICA HILL, NJ with about 772 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Harrison Township School District
- Total Students:
- 772
- Teachers:
- 62.6
- 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 772 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HARRISON TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- Black or African American
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.