Central School

THREE LINCOLN AVENUE
HADDONFIELD, NJ 08033

central.haddonfieldschools.org/

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central School, located at 3 Lincoln Avenue in Haddonfield, New Jersey, is a foundational elementary institution serving the local community. As part of the Haddonfield School District, it is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment tailored to students in the primary grade levels. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on building strong literacy and mathematical foundations while encouraging social-emotional growth in its young learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the historic and tight-knit character of Haddonfield. Its location near the town center reflects the district’s focus on community involvement and neighborhood-based learning. Central School is generally recognized for its dedicated faculty, active parent-teacher involvement, and a commitment to preparing students for a successful transition to the district’s upper-level schools.

437

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

0.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	18
Black	3
Asian	14
Two or More	27

White
375 (85.8 %)
Two or More
27 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.1 %)
Asian
14 (3.2 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Haddonfield School District
Phone:	(856)429-5851
Website:	http://central.haddonfieldschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
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 13

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 76

Ungraded 13