Eldridge Park School

Lawrence Township Public School District

55 LAWN PARK AVE
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648

www.ltps.org/Domain/12

222 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Eldridge Park School is a public elementary school located in the Lawrence Township Public School District in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Serving students in grades K–3, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive academic environment. The school emphasizes foundational learning, focusing on core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to develop social-emotional skills through character education and community-building initiatives.

As a community-centered institution, Eldridge Park places a high value on parental involvement and staff collaboration to support the diverse needs of its student population. The school benefits from its location in the historic Lawrenceville area, offering a traditional suburban educational experience. With a focus on preparing young learners for the transition to upper elementary levels, the school prioritizes a balanced curriculum that blends rigorous academic standards with creative exploration and student wellness.

222

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eldridge Park School
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	72
Black	28
Asian	19
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
86 (38.7 %)
Hispanic
72 (32.4 %)
Black
28 (12.6 %)
Asian
19 (8.6 %)
Two or More
16 (7.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Lawrence Township Public School District
Phone:	(609)671-5560
Website:	http://www.ltps.org/Domain/12
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 42

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 54

Ungraded 15