Milton H. Allen Elementary School

www.allenschool.org

377 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Milton H. Allen Elementary School, located at 24 Allen Avenue in Medford, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the Medford Township Public School District. Catering to students in the early elementary grades, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. The facility is designed to support foundational academic growth while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its young learners through a variety of classroom-based initiatives and supportive staff engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Milton H. Allen Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school typically focuses on building a strong educational foundation in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also promoting character education to prepare students for future academic success. By integrating technology and hands-on learning opportunities, the school strives to create an engaging atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic excellence in a supportive suburban setting.

377

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Milton H. Allen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	31
Black	4
Asian	10
Two or More	9

White
323 (85.7 %)
Hispanic
31 (8.2 %)
Asian
10 (2.7 %)
Two or More
9 (2.4 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)

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)654-4203
Website:	http://www.allenschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 61

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 58

Ungraded 7