CARL T. MITNICK SCHOOL
Carl T. Mitnick School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lower Township Elementary School District school district, located in CAPE MAY, NJ with about 401 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade 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 36 teachers, Carl T. Mitnick 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.
The Carl T. Mitnick School, located at 905 Seashore Road in Cape May, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational facility for early childhood and elementary-aged students in the Lower Township School District. The school is known for fostering a foundational learning environment, typically catering to students in the pre-kindergarten through second-grade range. Its curriculum is designed to support early academic development while focusing on the social and emotional growth essential for young children during their initial transition into the public school system.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the Mitnick School is recognized for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its young learners. The school emphasizes community involvement and collaboration between educators, parents, and students to build a strong educational foundation. By utilizing a variety of instructional approaches and maintaining a focus on fundamental literacy and numeracy, the school aims to prepare its students for the subsequent challenges of upper elementary education within the district.
For more information, contact Carl T. Mitnick School at (609) 884-9470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-4650
(609) 884-9470
CARL T. MITNICK SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CAPE MAY, NJ with about 401 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 401
- Teachers:
- 36.5
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 401 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CARL T. MITNICK SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.0%
- Black or African American
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
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.