ATCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Atco Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waterford Township School District school district, located in ATCO, NJ with about 202 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 1st 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 24 teachers, Atco Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Atco Elementary School, located on Cooper Road in Atco, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational institution within the Waterford Township School District. The school typically caters to students in the early elementary grades, focusing on establishing a foundational academic environment. It is situated in a residential, suburban setting, providing a community-focused atmosphere that emphasizes student growth, social development, and the mastery of core subjects like literacy and mathematics.

As part of the Waterford Township district, Atco Elementary is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning climate that encourages parent involvement and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet New Jersey state standards while addressing the diverse learning needs of its student body. By prioritizing a blend of academic rigor and character education, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to the district's upper elementary and middle school levels.

For more information, contact Atco Elementary at (856) 767-4200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.