Drum Point Road Elementary School

www.brickschools.org/dpes/

466 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Drum Point Road Elementary School, located in Brick Township, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Brick Township Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is known for its community-focused atmosphere, where teachers and staff strive to provide a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Drum Point Road Elementary places a high value on student engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school typically offers a variety of activities and programs designed to help students discover their unique interests, ranging from arts and music to physical education and enrichment projects. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the local community, the school aims to cultivate an inclusive environment where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and structured setting.

466

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Drum Point Road Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	74
Black	10
Asian	14
Two or More	16

White
352 (75.5 %)
Hispanic
74 (15.9 %)
Two or More
16 (3.4 %)
Asian
14 (3.0 %)
Black
10 (2.1 %)

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/dpes/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
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

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 62

Ungraded 45