Cedar Creek Elementary School

220 WESTERN BLVD
LANOKA HARBOR, NJ 08734

www.laceyschools.org/ccs

451 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Cedar Creek Elementary School, located in Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Lacey Township School District. Situated at 220 Western Blvd, the school is known for its focus on foundational learning, fostering a supportive community environment, and encouraging early academic and social development. As a cornerstone of the local neighborhood, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged students for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong communication between educators, students, and families.

Beyond academics, Cedar Creek Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating an inclusive and safe campus culture. The school actively promotes character development and extracurricular engagement, aiming to nurture both the intellectual and emotional growth of its student body. With its location in the quiet community of Lanoka Harbor, the school maintains close ties to the local region, providing a stable and focused learning atmosphere that supports the diverse needs of its young learners.

451

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	31
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	18

White
393 (87.1 %)
Hispanic
31 (6.9 %)
Two or More
18 (4.0 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

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:	Lacey Township School District
Phone:	(609)971-5850
Website:	http://www.laceyschools.org/ccs
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 82

Ungraded 62