ETHEL A. JACOBSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Long Beach Island School District school district, located in SURF CITY, NJ with about 111 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 14 teachers, Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School (often referred to as the "EJ School") is a public school located in Surf City, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 3. As part of the Long Beach Island Consolidated School District, the school prides itself on providing a supportive, small-school environment for the young learners of the local barrier island community. Its coastal location influences a tight-knit school culture, where small class sizes allow for personalized attention and a strong focus on foundational academic and social-emotional development.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on early childhood education and its commitment to fostering a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere. By concentrating on the primary years of schooling, the EJ School creates a nurturing environment designed to build the essential building blocks for future academic success. Through a combination of traditional curriculum and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its youngest students for their transition to upper-elementary programs while maintaining a close partnership with the local Surf City families it serves.

For more information, contact Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School at (609) 494-2341 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.