George J. Mitchell Elementary School

Little Egg Harbor Township School District

950 ROUTE 539
LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ 08087

www.lehsd.org

585 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

George J. Mitchell Elementary School, located in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the primary grade levels. As part of the Little Egg Harbor Township School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture. The facility is designed to accommodate the unique needs of younger learners, providing a safe space for early childhood education and developmental growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the local Little Egg Harbor community. It prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that every child receives personalized attention and resources. By focusing on a holistic educational approach, George J. Mitchell Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success while encouraging them to become responsible and engaged members of the school community.

585

Total Students

60.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George J. Mitchell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	62
Black	21
Asian	7
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	57

White
415 (70.9 %)
Hispanic
62 (10.6 %)
Pacific Islander
57 (9.7 %)
Two or More
23 (3.9 %)
Black
21 (3.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.2 %)

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:	Little Egg Harbor Township School District
Phone:	(609)296-7131
Website:	http://www.lehsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 172

Grade 1 185

Grade 2 217

Ungraded 11