Viola L Sickles School

www.fairhaven.edu

452 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Viola L. Sickles School, located in the charming borough of Fair Haven, New Jersey, serves as a foundational primary school for the local community. It is part of the Fair Haven Public Schools district and typically educates students in the lower elementary grade levels (PK–3). The school is known for its nurturing atmosphere, emphasizing strong academic foundations, character development, and a collaborative partnership between educators and parents to support the holistic growth of every child.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Fair Haven, benefiting from a supportive community and a dedicated parent-teacher association. Beyond its core curriculum, Viola L. Sickles focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment that encourages curiosity and social-emotional well-being. By fostering a close-knit school culture, it provides students with a secure and engaging environment as they begin their educational journey.

452

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

0.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Viola L Sickles School
Demographic	Student Count
White	434
Hispanic	12
Asian	3
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
434 (96.0 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
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:	Fair Haven School District
Phone:	(732)741-6151
Website:	http://www.fairhaven.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 29

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 111

Ungraded 1