Veterans Memorial Elementary School

www.brickschools.org/vmes/

618 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Veterans Memorial Elementary School is a public school located in Brick, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten through grade 5. As part of the Brick Township Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character. The faculty focuses on a core curriculum designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to prepare students for the demands of a modern classroom.

Beyond academics, Veterans Memorial Elementary is known for its commitment to community and school spirit, as reflected in its name. The school frequently promotes social-emotional learning and encourages extracurricular involvement to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and prioritizing communication between staff, parents, and students, the school strives to create a safe, engaging space where children can thrive throughout their formative years.

618

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Veterans Memorial Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	130
Black	82
Asian	6
Two or More	35

White
365 (59.1 %)
Hispanic
130 (21.0 %)
Black
82 (13.3 %)
Two or More
35 (5.7 %)
Asian
6 (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:	Brick Township Public School District
Phone:	(732)785-3000
Website:	http://www.brickschools.org/vmes/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 83

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 104

Ungraded 53