Belmar Elementary

www.belmar.k12.nj.us/

394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Belmar Elementary School, located at 1101 Main Street in the coastal borough of Belmar, New Jersey, serves as the primary public school for the local community, typically catering to students from preschool through eighth grade. As a central fixture of the town, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of the Jersey Shore, often focusing on fostering a tight-knit educational environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school. By operating within the Belmar School District, the institution prioritizes small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, allowing staff to focus on the individual needs of their diverse student body. Additionally, Belmar Elementary frequently highlights its involvement in community events, leveraging its location near the coast to engage students in local culture and environmental awareness, while maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider borough community.

394

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belmar Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	224
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	20

Hispanic
224 (56.9 %)
White
135 (34.3 %)
Two or More
20 (5.1 %)
Black
11 (2.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)

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:	Belmar Elementary School District
Phone:	(732)681-2388
Website:	http://www.belmar.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 54

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 37

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 49

Ungraded 16