Switlik Elementary School

75 West Veterans Highway
Jackson, NJ 08527

www.jacksonsd.org/Switlik

809 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Switlik Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Jackson, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Jackson School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus on West Veterans Highway is designed to accommodate a diverse student population, offering a range of educational programs and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests and build foundational skills for their future academic careers.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and the strong partnership it maintains between educators, students, and parents. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards, Switlik Elementary focuses on creating engaging classroom experiences that promote critical thinking and collaboration. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention and resources necessary to thrive, maintaining a reputation as a cornerstone of the local Jackson community.

809

Total Students

61.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Switlik Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	483
Hispanic	244
Black	35
Asian	22
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
483 (59.7 %)
Hispanic
244 (30.2 %)
Black
35 (4.3 %)
Two or More
23 (2.8 %)
Asian
22 (2.7 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Jackson Township School District
Phone:	(732)833-4650
Website:	http://www.jacksonsd.org/Switlik
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 117

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 137