Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School

2 ALDER AVENUE
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 08234

eggharborjdm.ss13.sharpschool.com/

1,073 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School is a public school located in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, serving students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the larger Egg Harbor Township School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The facility at 2 Alder Avenue is designed to accommodate the unique needs of upper-elementary students, providing a structured transition between primary school and middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies with extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere, the faculty and staff work to ensure that students build foundational skills while developing the confidence necessary for future academic success. Through community engagement and a focus on individualized instruction, Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

1,073

Total Students

96.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	424
Hispanic	301
Black	116
Asian	168
Two or More	62
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
424 (39.5 %)
Hispanic
301 (28.1 %)
Asian
168 (15.7 %)
Black
116 (10.8 %)
Two or More
62 (5.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Egg Harbor Township School District
Phone:	(609)407-2500
Website:	http://eggharborjdm.ss13.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	1,073
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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

Grade 4 497

Grade 5 511

Ungraded 65