FORT DIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fort Dix Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Pemberton Township School District school district, located in FORT DIX, NJ with about 443 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 37 teachers, Fort Dix 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.
Fort Dix Elementary School, located on the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey, serves a unique population of students primarily comprised of children from military families. Because of its location on a federal installation, the school operates under the North Hanover Township School District, maintaining a specialized environment designed to address the specific needs of military-connected youth. The school focuses on creating a stable, supportive atmosphere that helps students navigate the frequent transitions and challenges often associated with military life.
Academically, the school emphasizes a comprehensive elementary curriculum that aligns with New Jersey state standards while fostering social-emotional development. Given the transient nature of the student body, Fort Dix Elementary places a high value on community building and inclusivity, ensuring that new students are integrated seamlessly into the classroom. The school is known for its close collaboration with the military installation’s leadership and family support services, which helps provide a robust support system for both students and their families during deployments or permanent changes of station.
For more information, contact Fort Dix Elementary School at (609) 893-8141 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FORT DIX, NJ 08640-5780
(609) 893-8141
FORT DIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in FORT DIX, NJ with about 443 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pemberton Township School District
- Total Students:
- 443
- Teachers:
- 37
- 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
* 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 443 students
- White
- 50.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.7%
- Black or African American
- 18.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.