LOPATCONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lopatcong Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lopatcong Township School District school district, located in PHILLIPSBURG, NJ with about 387 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 26 teachers, Lopatcong Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Lopatcong Elementary School is a public school located in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 3. As part of the Lopatcong Township School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the transition into early elementary education. The school aims to create a community-oriented atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and build strong interpersonal relationships with their peers and educators.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lopatcong Elementary is known for its focus on inclusivity and holistic student growth. The school administration and faculty work closely with families to ensure that students receive a well-rounded experience that prepares them for the rigors of the intermediate grades. By utilizing modern instructional techniques and maintaining a focus on individual student needs, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning within its young student body, all while being situated conveniently along the Route 57 corridor to serve the surrounding township community.

For more information, contact Lopatcong Elementary School at (908) 859-0800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

263 ROUTE 57
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-9410
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LOPATCONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PHILLIPSBURG, NJ with about 387 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
387
Teachers:
26.3
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 387 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LOPATCONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
71.6%
Black or African American
10.9%
Hispanic/Latino
9.6%
Asian
7.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

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.