SOMERDALE PARK SCHOOL

Somerdale Park School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Somerdale School District school district, located in SOMERDALE, NJ with about 483 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 47 teachers, Somerdale 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.

Somerdale Park School, located at 301 Grace Street in Somerdale, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational hub for the Somerdale School District. It is a PK–8 institution that emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school focuses on fostering a supportive community environment, prioritizing student development through a blend of rigorous core subjects, extracurricular activities, and character-building initiatives.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply integrated into the local Somerdale community, often serving as a focal point for district-wide events and student-centered programming. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining small class sizes and a student-centered approach to learning, aiming to address the diverse needs of their student population. As a PK–8 facility, Somerdale Park plays a critical role in the foundational years of its students, providing a consistent educational experience from early childhood through early adolescence.

For more information, contact Somerdale Park School at (856) 783-6261 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 GRACE STREET
SOMERDALE, NJ 08083
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SOMERDALE PARK SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SOMERDALE, NJ with about 483 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
483
Teachers:
47.3
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 483 students

White
46.0%
Black or African American
25.9%
Hispanic/Latino
17.6%
Asian
5.6%
Two or more races
4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.