Kirby's Mill Elementary School

www.medford.k12.nj.us/Domain/172

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kirby’s Mill Elementary School is a public school located in Medford, New Jersey, serving students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Medford Township Public School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of disciplines, including language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while integrating technology to prepare students for the demands of a modern educational landscape.

Beyond its academic offerings, Kirby’s Mill is recognized for its active school community and focus on character education. The school places a high value on parent involvement and community partnerships, which help enrich the student experience through various extracurricular activities and initiatives. With a commitment to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Kirby’s Mill strives to provide a nurturing setting where children are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, independence, and a lifelong passion for learning.

365

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kirby's Mill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	31
Black	5
Asian	53
Two or More	15

White
261 (71.5 %)
Asian
53 (14.5 %)
Hispanic
31 (8.5 %)
Two or More
15 (4.1 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)

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:	Medford Township School District
Phone:	(609)714-7014
Website:	http://www.medford.k12.nj.us/Domain/172
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 47

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 51

Ungraded 12