Hatikvah International Academy Charter School

7 Lexington Avenue
East Brunswick, NJ 08816

www.hatikvahcharterschool.com

Charter School 595 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Hatikvah International Charter School, located in East Brunswick, New Jersey, is a unique public charter school serving students in grades K–8. It is primarily distinguished by its focus on Modern Hebrew language immersion, which is integrated into the curriculum to foster global citizenship and cultural appreciation. The school operates as a tuition-free public institution, drawing students from the surrounding area and emphasizing a rigorous academic program that balances core subjects with an international perspective.

Beyond its language program, Hatikvah is known for its commitment to a diverse and inclusive learning environment. The school follows a philosophy that combines high academic expectations with a strong emphasis on character development and community values. By utilizing innovative teaching strategies and maintaining small, focused learning groups, Hatikvah aims to prepare its students to succeed in secondary education while developing a lifelong curiosity about the world and different cultures.

595

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hatikvah International Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	37
Black	37
Asian	257
Two or More	16

Asian
257 (43.2 %)
White
248 (41.7 %)
Hispanic
37 (6.2 %)
Black
37 (6.2 %)
Two or More
16 (2.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hatikvah International Academy Charter School
Phone:	(732)254-8300
Website:	http://www.hatikvahcharterschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 73

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 42