DAWES AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dawes Avenue Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Somers Point School District school district, located in Somers Point, NJ with about 338 students offering grade levels from 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 35 teachers, Dawes Avenue 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.

Dawes Avenue Elementary School, located in Somers Point, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public school within the Somers Point School District, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also promoting the social and emotional development of its student body.

Beyond academics, Dawes Avenue Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement. The school typically hosts various programs and activities designed to enhance the educational experience, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school. By working closely with families and staff, the school strives to maintain a collaborative culture that supports the diverse needs of its students and helps them build a strong foundation for their future academic success.

For more information, contact Dawes Avenue Elementary School at (609) 653-1027 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

22 W. Dawes Avenue
Somers Point, NJ 08244-1408
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DAWES AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Somers Point, NJ with about 338 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
338
Teachers:
35.9
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 338 students

White
40.8%
Hispanic/Latino
38.5%
Black or African American
15.1%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.