Chesterfield Township Elementary School

www.chesterfieldschool.com

715 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Chesterfield Township Elementary School (CTES), located in Burlington County, New Jersey, serves students in grades Pre-K through 6. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to sustainable living and environmental stewardship, often serving as a model for "green" education. Its campus features notable eco-friendly infrastructure, including a geothermal heating and cooling system, which is integrated into the curriculum to teach students about energy conservation and ecological responsibility.

Beyond its focus on sustainability, the school is known for fostering a tight-knit, community-oriented learning environment. CTES emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience, balancing core subjects with character development and social-emotional learning. With its location in a growing, semi-rural community, the school remains a focal point for local families, prioritizing small-group instruction and active parent involvement to support student success and personal growth.

715

Total Students

66.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chesterfield Township Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	46
Black	25
Asian	225
Two or More	21
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
391 (54.7 %)
Asian
225 (31.5 %)
Hispanic
46 (6.4 %)
Black
25 (3.5 %)
Two or More
21 (2.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Chesterfield Township School District
Phone:	(609)298-6900
Website:	http://www.chesterfieldschool.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 30

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 104

Grade 6 114

Ungraded 1