Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School

School Overview
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School, located on Bengal Boulevard in Barnegat, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Barnegat Township School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its students, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the building of essential foundational skills during the formative elementary years. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character education, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and responsible citizenship.

Beyond its academic core, Joseph T. Donahue Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community and collaboration. The school actively encourages partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Barnegat community to enrich the student experience through various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives. With a commitment to modern teaching practices and a focus on meeting the individual needs of every child, the school serves as a central hub for early education, striving to instill a lifelong love of learning in all its students.
485
Total Students
44.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White329
Hispanic90
Black33
Asian5
Two or More25
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    329 (67.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    90 (18.6 %)
  • Black
    33 (6.8 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (5.2 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Barnegat Township School District
Phone: (609)660-8900
Website: http://www.barnegatschools.com
Grade Range: 3rd - 4th
Total Students: 485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 218
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42
Grades Taught
Grade 3 244
Grade 4 229
Ungraded 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Grade 3244
Grade 4229
Ungraded12
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24149.7%
Male24450.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)