UPPER TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Upper Township Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Upper Township School District school district, located in MARMORA, NJ with about 461 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 39 teachers, Upper Township 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.
Upper Township Elementary School, located in Marmora, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the Upper Township School District, catering to students in the primary grade levels. The school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its young students. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to build a strong educational foundation, encouraging curiosity and active participation within the local community.
The school benefits from its location in a quiet, coastal-adjacent community, which helps cultivate a close-knit atmosphere among students, staff, and families. With a focus on modern pedagogical approaches and a commitment to personalized instruction, Upper Township Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Through various extracurricular activities and a collaborative partnership with parents, the school works to prepare its learners for a successful transition to the district's middle school, consistently maintaining a focus on student achievement and character development.
For more information, contact Upper Township Elementary School at (609) 628-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MARMORA, NJ 08223
(609) 628-3500
UPPER TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MARMORA, NJ with about 461 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Upper Township School District
- Total Students:
- 461
- Teachers:
- 39.49
- 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 461 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UPPER TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.