WHITING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Whiting Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Manchester Township School District school district, located in WHITING, NJ with about 242 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 22 teachers, Whiting 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.
Whiting Elementary School, located at 412 Manchester Blvd in Whiting, New Jersey, serves the educational needs of students in the Manchester Township School District. As a primary institution in the community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes foundational academic skills, social development, and personal growth for children in their formative years. The school is known for being an integral part of the local Manchester Township educational system, which emphasizes community involvement and the steady preparation of students for middle school transitions.
The school benefits from being part of a larger district that prioritizes character education and inclusive programming. While its curriculum adheres to New Jersey state standards—focusing on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—Whiting Elementary also places significant importance on building a positive school culture. By encouraging collaboration among staff, students, and parents, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a strong commitment to academic progress.
For more information, contact Whiting Elementary School at (732) 350-4994 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WHITING, NJ 08759-1336
(732) 350-4994
WHITING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WHITING, NJ with about 242 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Manchester Township School District
- Total Students:
- 242
- Teachers:
- 22.7
- 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 242 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.6%
- Two or more races
- 7.0%
- Black or African American
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Female
- 44.6%
- Male
- 55.4%
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.