High Bridge Elementary School

40 FAIRVIEW AVENUE
HIGH BRIDGE, NJ 08829

www.hbschools.org

209 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

High Bridge Elementary School, located at 40 Fairview Avenue in High Bridge, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the High Bridge School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. Its mission generally focuses on balancing academic rigor with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school while instilling a love for lifelong learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town atmosphere of High Bridge, often emphasizing close partnerships between faculty, students, and families. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a community-oriented approach, the school provides personalized attention that encourages student participation and success. With a commitment to evolving educational standards, High Bridge Elementary integrates modern curriculum practices with the traditional values of a tight-knit community, ensuring that students develop the foundational skills necessary for future academic and personal growth.

209

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

6.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for High Bridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	41
Black	7
Asian	4
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
150 (71.8 %)
Hispanic
41 (19.6 %)
Black
7 (3.3 %)
Two or More
6 (2.9 %)
Asian
4 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	High Bridge Borough School District
Phone:	(908)638-4105
Website:	http://www.hbschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 63

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 30