Southern Boulevard School

192 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD
CHATHAM, NJ 07928

373 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Southern Boulevard School is a highly-regarded public elementary school located in the affluent suburban community of Chatham, New Jersey. Serving students in grades K-3, the school is part of the School District of the Chathams, a district consistently recognized for its academic excellence and rigorous curriculum. The school maintains a nurturing and student-centered environment that focuses on building a strong foundational education while fostering social-emotional development.

The school is well-known for its dedicated teaching staff, active parent-teacher involvement, and a community-oriented atmosphere. It places a strong emphasis on inclusive learning, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and character values within a supportive setting. As a key component of the Chatham educational system, Southern Boulevard School is frequently praised for its commitment to high standards, providing a springboard for students as they transition to the district's upper elementary and middle school programs.

373

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Boulevard School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	21
Black	4
Asian	60
Two or More	38
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
247 (66.2 %)
Asian
60 (16.1 %)
Two or More
38 (10.2 %)
Hispanic
21 (5.6 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	School District of the Chathams
Phone:	(973)457-2509
Website:	http://www.chatham-nj.org/sbs
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 60

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 103

Ungraded 16