Slackwood Elementary School

Lawrence Township Public School District

2060 PRINCETON PIKE
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648

www.ltps.org/Domain/15

238 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Slackwood Elementary School, located on Princeton Pike in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Lawrence Township Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented educational environment that emphasizes foundational learning and social-emotional development. The school serves a diverse student body, focusing on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds are encouraged to participate in a collaborative academic setting.

Academically, Slackwood focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for the transition to middle school while prioritizing literacy, mathematics, and science. The school is known for its dedicated teaching staff who utilize differentiated instruction to meet the needs of individual learners. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes character education and community involvement, often engaging families through active PTA initiatives and local events, which helps maintain a strong partnership between the school and the Lawrenceville community.

238

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Slackwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	81
Black	28
Asian	45
Two or More	10

Hispanic
81 (34.0 %)
White
74 (31.1 %)
Asian
45 (18.9 %)
Black
28 (11.8 %)
Two or More
10 (4.2 %)

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:	Lawrence Township Public School District
Phone:	(609)671-5580
Website:	http://www.ltps.org/Domain/15
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	238
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 55

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 61

Ungraded 6