School Overview
Upper Township Primary School, located in Marmora, New Jersey, serves as the foundational educational setting for students in the Upper Township School District. Typically catering to the youngest learners in the district—generally spanning from preschool through second grade—the school focuses on building a strong academic and social-emotional base. The environment is designed to be nurturing and developmentally appropriate, emphasizing early literacy, foundational mathematics, and the development of essential social skills through structured classroom activities and peer interaction.

The school is an integral part of the local community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents to support early childhood growth. Beyond core academics, Upper Township Primary School typically integrates enrichment activities, character education, and support services to ensure that diverse learning needs are met during these formative years. By maintaining a focus on creating a safe and stimulating atmosphere, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and prepare its students for their transition to the district’s elementary and middle school levels.
493
Total Students
38.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upper Township Primary School
Demographic Student Count
White446
Hispanic27
Black3
Asian2
Two or More14
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    446 (90.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (5.5 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Upper Township School District
Phone: (609)628-3500
Website: http://www.upperschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 72
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 48
Kindergarten 130
Grade 1 155
Grade 2 151
Ungraded 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Upper Township Primary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten48
Kindergarten130
Grade 1155
Grade 2151
Ungraded9
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Upper Township Primary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24850.3%
Male24549.7%