M. Joan Pearson Elementary School

(856)461-1976

www.delanco.com

218 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

M. Joan Pearson Elementary School, located in Delanco, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, providing education for students in the primary grade levels. As part of the Delanco Township School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for the transition to middle school while encouraging a sense of curiosity and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic offerings, M. Joan Pearson Elementary focuses on cultivating a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider Delanco community. The school prides itself on being a neighborhood-centered institution where small class sizes and a dedicated faculty allow for personalized attention. By prioritizing inclusivity and active engagement, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that helps students build the foundational skills and confidence necessary for long-term success.

218

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for M. Joan Pearson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	44
Black	45
Asian	2
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
104 (47.7 %)
Black
45 (20.6 %)
Hispanic
44 (20.2 %)
Two or More
22 (10.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Delanco Township School District
Phone:	(856)461-1976
Website:	http://www.delanco.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 30

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 43

Ungraded 6