OCEAN TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ocean Township Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Township of Ocean School District school district, located in OAKHURST, NJ with about 418 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 42 teachers, Ocean Township Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Ocean Township Elementary School (OTES), located on Dow Avenue in Oakhurst, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Township of Ocean School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character education, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

Beyond its core academic instruction, Ocean Township Elementary places a high value on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment is characterized by a dedication to meeting diverse learning needs through differentiated instruction and the integration of technology in the classroom. Through various extracurricular activities and a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, OTES strives to inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in all its students.

For more information, contact Ocean Township Elementary School at (732) 531-5690 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.