Gloucester Township Elementary School

270 SOUTH BLACK HORSE PIKE
BLACKWOOD, NJ 08012

www.gloucestertownshipschools.org

244 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gloucester Township Elementary School, located at 270 South Black Horse Pike in Blackwood, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the local Gloucester Township Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment that caters to the developmental needs of its young students. By emphasizing foundational academic skills and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community and citizenship within the classroom.

The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, students, and parents. With its location along the Black Horse Pike, the school remains a central fixture in the Blackwood area, reflecting the district's broader mission to provide a high-quality, inclusive public education. Through a combination of diverse extracurricular activities, personalized learning approaches, and a focus on character development, Gloucester Township Elementary strives to create a well-rounded experience that helps every student reach their full potential.

244

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gloucester Township Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	38
Black	23
Asian	16
Two or More	9

White
158 (64.8 %)
Hispanic
38 (15.6 %)
Black
23 (9.4 %)
Asian
16 (6.6 %)
Two or More
9 (3.7 %)

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:	Gloucester Township Public Schools
Phone:	(856)227-8845
Website:	http://www.gloucestertownshipschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 38

Ungraded 1