MATTHEW JAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MATTHEW JAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Woodbridge Township School District school district, located in SEWAREN, NJ with about 400 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 38 teachers, MATTHEW JAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

MATTHEW JAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the quiet community of Sewaren, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Woodbridge Township School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and socially. By emphasizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their intellectual curiosity.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Matthew Jago Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and character development. The school works closely with families and the local community to create a safe, engaging atmosphere that encourages students to become responsible and empathetic citizens. Through a combination of academic rigor, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on social-emotional growth, the school strives to empower its students to reach their full potential within a collaborative and encouraging setting.

For more information, contact MATTHEW JAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (732) 602-8428 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

99 CENTRAL AVENUE
SEWAREN, NJ 07077
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MATTHEW JAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SEWAREN, NJ with about 400 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
400
Teachers:
38.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 400 students

White
46.5%
Hispanic/Latino
25.5%
Asian
13.8%
Black or African American
12.5%
Two or more races
1.8%

Female
39.3%
Male
60.8%

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.