A A Anastasia Elementary School

www.longbranch.k12.nj.us

587 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

A.A. Anastasia Elementary School is a public school located in Long Branch, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Long Branch Public School District, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the foundational skills necessary for long-term success. The school benefits from its location in a historic coastal community and works to integrate community values with a rigorous, standards-based curriculum.

The school is known for its diverse student body and its focus on personalized learning, often utilizing modern technology and collaborative teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of every learner. Beyond academics, A.A. Anastasia emphasizes the importance of character education, encouraging students to be responsible, respectful, and engaged members of their school community. With a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher involvement, the school aims to provide a well-rounded elementary experience that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

587

Total Students

66.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A A Anastasia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	346
Black	64
Asian	2
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

Hispanic
346 (58.9 %)
White
144 (24.5 %)
Black
64 (10.9 %)
Two or More
30 (5.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	LONG BRANCH PUBLIC SCHOOL District
Phone:	(732)571-3396
Website:	http://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	437
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 2

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 88

Ungraded 53