NATIONAL PARK SCHOOL

National Park School is a public elementary school that is part of the National Park Boro School District school district, located in NATIONAL PARK, NJ with about 271 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 25 teachers, National Park School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

National Park School, located on Lakehurst Avenue in National Park, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational institution for the borough’s elementary-aged children. As a small, community-focused school, it typically emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff work to foster strong relationships with students and their families. The school is known for its role as a central pillar of the local community, providing foundational academic instruction within a supportive, neighborhood-centric atmosphere.

The school is part of the National Park School District and is committed to meeting the diverse needs of its student body through a standard elementary curriculum. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio compared to larger regional districts, the school aims to offer personalized attention that helps students build essential academic skills and social-emotional growth. Its location in a quiet residential area further enhances its reputation as a safe and accessible environment for early childhood and primary education.

For more information, contact National Park School at (856) 845-6876 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

516 LAKEHURST AVE
NATIONAL PARK, NJ 08063-1534
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NATIONAL PARK SCHOOL is a public school in NATIONAL PARK, NJ with about 271 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
271
Teachers:
25.7
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 271 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NATIONAL PARK SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.5%
Hispanic/Latino
6.3%
Two or more races
3.7%
Black or African American
1.8%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.