Memorial Elementary School

www.oldbridgeadmin.org

417 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Memorial Elementary School, located on Ely Avenue in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Old Bridge Township School District. It functions as a foundational institution within the community, focusing on early childhood and elementary education. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and the social-emotional growth of its students during their formative years.

As part of the broader Old Bridge school system, Memorial Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to curriculum standards and community involvement. The school typically hosts a diverse student body and utilizes its location to engage with the Laurence Harbor community, providing a neighborhood-centered educational experience. With a focus on preparing students for middle school transitions, the faculty and staff prioritize creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages academic curiosity and active participation in extracurricular activities.

417

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	90
Black	48
Asian	76
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
188 (45.1 %)
Hispanic
90 (21.6 %)
Asian
76 (18.2 %)
Black
48 (11.5 %)
Two or More
13 (3.1 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Old Bridge Township School District
Phone:	(732)290-3876
Website:	http://www.oldbridgeadmin.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
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

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 66

Ungraded 26