CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Central Park Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pennsville School District school district, located in PENNSVILLE, NJ with about 265 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 3rd 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 24 teachers, Central Park Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Central Park Elementary School is a public school located in Pennsville, New Jersey, serving students in the Pennsville School District. As a primary education facility, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment intended to promote both social and emotional development. The school is situated in a residential area, serving as a focal point for the local community and emphasizing a partnership between teachers, students, and families to help children transition through their early elementary years.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Central Park Elementary typically places an emphasis on cultivating a positive school culture through various character-building initiatives and extracurricular opportunities. The school is designed to meet the diverse learning needs of its student population, utilizing resources to provide individualized support where necessary. By maintaining a structured and engaging learning environment, the school strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of middle school and beyond, while encouraging them to become active and responsible members of the Pennsville community.

For more information, contact Central Park Elementary School at (856) 540-6200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

43 OLIVER AVE
PENNSVILLE, NJ 08070-1531
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CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PENNSVILLE, NJ with about 265 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
265
Teachers:
24.1
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
Grade Levels Offered
2nd Grade
3rd 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 265 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
81.5%
Hispanic/Latino
10.2%
Two or more races
3.8%
Black or African American
2.6%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
44.2%
Male
55.8%

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.