Morris Avenue Elementry School

www.longbranch.k12.nj.us

310 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Morris Avenue Elementary School, located at 318 Morris Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Long Branch School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment focused on early childhood development and foundational learning. Its location in the heart of Long Branch places it within a community-oriented district that emphasizes inclusive instruction, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for the transition to middle school.

As part of the Long Branch Public Schools system, Morris Avenue Elementary follows a curriculum designed to meet New Jersey Student Learning Standards while integrating technology and creative teaching strategies. The school typically serves a diverse student body, offering various programs to support student achievement, including literacy initiatives, math support, and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing a partnership between teachers, parents, and the local community, the school strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere that encourages academic excellence and personal development for its young learners.

310

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris Avenue Elementry School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	225
Black	21
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

Hispanic
225 (72.6 %)
White
53 (17.1 %)
Black
21 (6.8 %)
Two or More
6 (1.9 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

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)571-3139
Website:	http://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
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

Pre-Kindergarten 196

Kindergarten 114