Fort Dix Elementary School

1199 FORT DIX JULIUSTOWN ROAD
FORT DIX, NJ 08640

www.pemberton.k12.nj.us/fortdix

275 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fort Dix Elementary School, located on the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey, serves a unique population of students primarily comprised of children from military families. Because of its location on a federal installation, the school operates under the North Hanover Township School District, maintaining a specialized environment designed to address the specific needs of military-connected youth. The school focuses on creating a stable, supportive atmosphere that helps students navigate the frequent transitions and challenges often associated with military life.

Academically, the school emphasizes a comprehensive elementary curriculum that aligns with New Jersey state standards while fostering social-emotional development. Given the transient nature of the student body, Fort Dix Elementary places a high value on community building and inclusivity, ensuring that new students are integrated seamlessly into the classroom. The school is known for its close collaboration with the military installation’s leadership and family support services, which helps provide a robust support system for both students and their families during deployments or permanent changes of station.

275

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Dix Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	62
Black	44
Asian	6
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	3

White
124 (45.1 %)
Hispanic
62 (22.5 %)
Black
44 (16.0 %)
Two or More
36 (13.1 %)
Asian
6 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.1 %)

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:	Pemberton Township School District
Phone:	(609)893-8141
Website:	http://www.pemberton.k12.nj.us/fortdix
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 58

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 22