John P. Faber Elementary School

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596 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John P. Faber Elementary School, located on High Street in Dunellen, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational foundation for the local community’s youngest learners. As part of the Dunellen School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. The school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded curriculum, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, John P. Faber Elementary acts as a central hub for the Dunellen community, often prioritizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders. The school is known for its commitment to building a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious and engaged learners. By providing a safe and structured setting, the school works to instill the fundamental skills and values necessary for students to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

596

Total Students

56.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John P. Faber Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	334
Black	61
Asian	30
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
334 (56.0 %)
White
145 (24.3 %)
Black
61 (10.2 %)
Asian
30 (5.0 %)
Two or More
24 (4.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Dunellen Public School District
Phone:	(732)400-5900
Website:	http://dunellenschools.org/dps/Faber/Faber%20Home/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 22

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 101

Ungraded 51