GEORGE B. FINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GEORGE B. FINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District school district, located in PENNSAUKEN, NJ with about 286 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 36 teachers, GEORGE B. FINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

GEORGE B. FINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 3800 Gladwyn Ave in Pennsauken, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pennsauken School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student population. By focusing on core curriculum standards and cultivating a positive school culture, the institution aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, George B. Fine Elementary plays an active role in the local Pennsauken community. The school encourages family involvement and home-school collaboration, recognizing that parental engagement is a vital component of student success. Through various programs, extracurricular initiatives, and a dedicated teaching staff, the school strives to create a welcoming space where children can explore their interests, develop foundational skills, and build a sense of community responsibility.

For more information, contact GEORGE B. FINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (856) 662-8568 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3800 GLADWYN AVE
PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08109-3415
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GEORGE B. FINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PENNSAUKEN, NJ with about 286 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
286
Teachers:
36
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 286 students

Hispanic/Latino
47.2%
Black or African American
27.3%
White
13.3%
Asian
8.4%
Two or more races
3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
43.4%
Male
56.6%

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.