LONG BEACH ISLAND GRADE SCHOOL

Long Beach Island Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Long Beach Island School District school district, located in SHIP BOTTOM, NJ with about 125 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 6th 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, Long Beach Island Grade School 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.

Long Beach Island Grade School, located in Ship Bottom, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational facility for the Long Beach Island Consolidated School District. It provides a community-focused learning environment for students in grades kindergarten through sixth. As a small, shore-based institution, the school prides itself on its intimate class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction, allowing teachers to foster close relationships with students while meeting their individual academic and social-emotional needs.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that incorporates technology, the arts, and community engagement. Its location on the barrier island often plays a role in the school's culture, promoting environmental awareness and taking advantage of the unique coastal setting. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and a supportive parent-teacher community, Long Beach Island Grade School functions as a central hub for the local families of Ship Bottom and the surrounding island municipalities.

For more information, contact Long Beach Island Grade School at (609) 494-8851 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.