Mount Prospect Elementary School

mountprospect.bernardsboe.com/

539 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mount Prospect Elementary School, located on Hansom Road in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, is a key component of the highly regarded Bernards Township School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, nurturing learning environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to develop students' foundational skills while encouraging social-emotional growth and active participation in school life.

Beyond its academic focus, Mount Prospect is characterized by a strong sense of community, bolstered by active parental involvement and a dedication to inclusivity. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and resourceful, providing students with the tools and encouragement necessary to succeed as they transition through their primary education years. With its emphasis on character development and student-centered learning, Mount Prospect maintains a positive reputation as a cornerstone of the Basking Ridge educational system.

539

Total Students

55.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

0.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Prospect Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	45
Black	13
Asian	346
Two or More	20
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
346 (64.2 %)
White
109 (20.2 %)
Hispanic
45 (8.3 %)
Two or More
20 (3.7 %)
Black
13 (2.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)
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:	Bernards Township School District
Phone:	(908)470-1600
Website:	http://mountprospect.bernardsboe.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 57

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 97

Ungraded 46