Taunton Elementary School

taunton.howell.k12.nj.us/

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Taunton Elementary School is a public school located in Howell, New Jersey, serving students in grades K–2. As part of the Howell Township Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for its youngest learners. It emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded start to their formal education.

The school is recognized for its commitment to inclusive practices and individualized instruction, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond core academics, Taunton Elementary encourages active parental involvement and collaboration, which are central pillars of the Howell Township school culture. By focusing on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere, the school seeks to build a solid educational foundation that prepares students for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

421

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taunton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	72
Black	9
Asian	11
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
297 (70.5 %)
Hispanic
72 (17.1 %)
Two or More
31 (7.4 %)
Asian
11 (2.6 %)
Black
9 (2.1 %)
American Indian
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:	Howell Township Public School District
Phone:	(732)751-2497
Website:	http://taunton.howell.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 43

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 115