MYRON L. POWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Myron L. Powell Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lawrence Township School District school district, located in CEDARVILLE, NJ with about 465 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 43 teachers, Myron L. Powell Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Myron L. Powell Elementary School, located in Cedarville, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational facility for the Lawrence Township School District. Situated at 225 Main Street, the school is a central hub for the local community, providing instruction for students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a small, community-focused institution, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body within a rural, close-knit setting.

The school is dedicated to fostering both personal growth and academic achievement, often focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and character development. By maintaining a small student-to-teacher ratio, Myron L. Powell Elementary strives to provide personalized attention, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to high school. The school remains deeply integrated with the surrounding Cedarville area, frequently serving as a focal point for local educational initiatives and community engagement.

For more information, contact Myron L. Powell Elementary School at (856) 447-4237 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.