LILLIAN M. DUNFEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Barnegat Township School District school district, located in BARNEGAT, NJ with about 387 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 32 teachers, Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School, located in Barnegat, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational facility for the Barnegat Township School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers, typically focusing on grades K–2. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares its students for the transition to upper elementary and middle school levels.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary is known for cultivating a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages parent and guardian involvement. The school integrates character education with its daily curriculum to promote a positive school culture, while also providing various resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. As part of the broader Barnegat Township school system, the school works to ensure that all students have access to a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous instruction with creative and collaborative play.

For more information, contact Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary at (609) 698-5826 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.