MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Memorial Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Old Bridge Township School District school district, located in LAURENCE HARBOR, NJ with about 398 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 32 teachers, Memorial Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Memorial Elementary School, located on Ely Avenue in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Old Bridge Township School District. It functions as a foundational institution within the community, focusing on early childhood and elementary education. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and the social-emotional growth of its students during their formative years.

As part of the broader Old Bridge school system, Memorial Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to curriculum standards and community involvement. The school typically hosts a diverse student body and utilizes its location to engage with the Laurence Harbor community, providing a neighborhood-centered educational experience. With a focus on preparing students for middle school transitions, the faculty and staff prioritize creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages academic curiosity and active participation in extracurricular activities.

For more information, contact Memorial Elementary School at (732) 290-3876 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11 ELY AVE
LAURENCE HARBOR, NJ 08879
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MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAURENCE HARBOR, NJ with about 398 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
398
Teachers:
32.9
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 398 students

White
54.5%
Asian
18.6%
Hispanic/Latino
16.6%
Black or African American
7.3%
Two or more races
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

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.