WEYMOUTH TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Weymouth Township Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Weymouth Township School District school district, located in DOROTHY, NJ with about 153 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 17 teachers, Weymouth Township 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.
Weymouth Township Elementary School, located in Dorothy, New Jersey, serves as the heart of its rural community, providing education for students from preschool through eighth grade. As a small, close-knit district, the school focuses on creating an intimate learning environment where faculty can provide individualized attention to help students achieve their academic potential. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes both core academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.
Beyond the classroom, Weymouth Township Elementary encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives. Because the district functions as a Pre-K–8 school, it plays a vital role in the foundational years of its students' lives, often partnering with neighboring districts to prepare graduates for their transition into high school. With a strong emphasis on character building and small class sizes, the school remains dedicated to its mission of preparing students to be productive and responsible citizens within the Atlantic County region.
For more information, contact Weymouth Township Elementary School at (609) 476-2412 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DOROTHY, NJ 08317-9711
(609) 476-2412
WEYMOUTH TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DOROTHY, NJ with about 153 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Weymouth Township School District
- Total Students:
- 153
- Teachers:
- 17.8
- 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 153 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEYMOUTH TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.4%
- Black or African American
- 11.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
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.