Frank Defino Central Elementary School

School Overview
Frank Defino Central Elementary School, located in Marlboro, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Marlboro Township Public School District, the institution is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience within a supportive community environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating technology and enrichment activities to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Frank Defino Central places a strong value on character education and social-emotional development, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and collaborative. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher association and a strong sense of community engagement, which helps facilitate various extracurricular opportunities and events. By prioritizing both high academic standards and a nurturing school climate, the school aims to prepare its young learners for successful transitions to the middle school level.
526
Total Students
48.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank Defino Central Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White299
Hispanic37
Black12
Asian165
Two or More11
American Indian2
  • White
    299 (56.8 %)
  • Asian
    165 (31.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (7.0 %)
  • Black
    12 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
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: Marlboro Township School District
Phone: (732)972-2099
Website: http://dces.mtps.org/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 73
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 63
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 86
Grade 3 66
Grade 4 101
Grade 5 92
Ungraded 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Frank Defino Central Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten63
Grade 174
Grade 286
Grade 366
Grade 4101
Grade 592
Ungraded44
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Frank Defino Central Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25949.2%
Male26750.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)