HUGH J BOYD JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HUGH J BOYD JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Seaside Heights School District school district, located in SEASIDE HTS, NJ with about 233 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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, HUGH J BOYD JR. ELEMENTARY 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.
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School, located on Bay Boulevard in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, serves as the primary public elementary school for the local community. Situated just blocks from the Atlantic Ocean, the school occupies a unique coastal location that plays a significant role in its identity. As part of the Seaside Heights School District, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education to students in grades Pre-K through 6, focusing on academic growth, social development, and preparing children for the transition to middle school.
The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, often reflecting the character of the small, vibrant seaside town it serves. With a curriculum aligned to New Jersey state standards, the faculty emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and character education to support student success. Beyond the classroom, the school often acts as a hub for local families, coordinating various extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to keep students engaged throughout the academic year. Given its location in a seasonal tourist destination, the school plays a vital role in maintaining stability and educational continuity for the year-round residents of Seaside Heights.
For more information, contact HUGH J BOYD JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (732) 793-8485 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SEASIDE HTS, NJ 08751
(732) 793-8485
HUGH J BOYD JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SEASIDE HTS, NJ with about 233 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Seaside Heights School District
- Total Students:
- 233
- Teachers:
- 22.95
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 233 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 49.8%
- White
- 27.0%
- Black or African American
- 15.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 52.4%
- Male
- 47.6%
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.