Frank J. Dugan Elementary School

fdes.mtps.org/

649 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Frank J. Dugan Elementary School, located on Topanemus Road in Marlboro, New Jersey, is a prominent public school serving students in grades Kindergarten through 5. As part of the Marlboro Township Public Schools district, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The facility is designed to accommodate a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while integrating technology and creative learning opportunities to prepare students for middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic program, Frank J. Dugan Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community and character development. The school typically promotes a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging active parent involvement through an engaged PTA and various school-wide events. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the high standards and values of the Marlboro community.

649

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank J. Dugan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	452
Hispanic	41
Black	11
Asian	133
Two or More	12

White
452 (69.6 %)
Asian
133 (20.5 %)
Hispanic
41 (6.3 %)
Two or More
12 (1.8 %)
Black
11 (1.7 %)

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)972-2110
Website:	http://fdes.mtps.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 97

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 108

Ungraded 31