VAN DERVEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VAN DERVEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Somerville Public School District school district, located in SOMERVILLE, NJ with about 816 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 72 teachers, VAN DERVEER 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.
VAN DERVEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Somerville, New Jersey, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. As part of the Somerville Public School District, the school is situated in a central location on Union Avenue and functions as the primary hub for early childhood and elementary education within the borough. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community environment, emphasizing foundational academic skills alongside social-emotional development to prepare students for their transition to the middle school level.
The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and student engagement, often utilizing a collaborative approach to learning that involves teachers, administrators, and the local community. Beyond its core curriculum, Van Derveer typically offers various support services and extracurricular opportunities designed to cater to a diverse student body. By focusing on creating a supportive and structured atmosphere, Van Derveer Elementary strives to encourage a lifelong love of learning and provide a stable educational foundation for all its young residents in the Somerville area.
For more information, contact VAN DERVEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (908) 218-4105 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4105
VAN DERVEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SOMERVILLE, NJ with about 816 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Somerville Public School District
- Total Students:
- 816
- Teachers:
- 72.3
- 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 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 816 students
- White
- 35.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 34.4%
- Asian
- 14.0%
- Black or African American
- 10.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
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.