Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools

Atlantic County Special Services School District

4805 NAWAKWA BOULEVARD
MAYS LANDING, NJ 08330

197 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Based on the address provided, **4805 Nawakwa Boulevard in Mays Landing, NJ**, is the location of the **Hamilton Township School District’s** central administrative offices and serves as the site for the **George L. Hess Educational Complex**. This facility is a central hub for the district, housing both the Hess Educational Complex (which serves students in grades Pre-K through 5) and the district’s administrative operations. The campus is situated in a quiet, residential area of Atlantic County, providing a structured environment focused on early childhood and elementary education.

The district is committed to fostering a supportive learning community that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the integration of technology in the classroom. As a major educational provider in the region, the school focuses on a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school. The location is well-integrated into the Mays Landing community, often serving as a focal point for local educational initiatives, student programs, and district-wide parental engagement.

197

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	71
Black	46
Asian	11
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
71 (36.0 %)
White
60 (30.5 %)
Black
46 (23.4 %)
Asian
11 (5.6 %)
Two or More
6 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Atlantic County Special Services School District
Phone:	(609)909-9147
Website:	http://acsssd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 3

Grade 2 3

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 3

Grade 6 5

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 4

Ungraded 168