Taunton Forge Elementary School

www.medford.k12.nj.us/Domain/332

289 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Taunton Forge Elementary School, located at 32 Evergreen Trail in Medford, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Medford Township Public School District. Catering to students in the early elementary grades, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment. It emphasizes a strong academic foundation, social-emotional development, and a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and the local community to prepare children for their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Taunton Forge is recognized for its dedication to creating a positive school climate that encourages student engagement and inclusivity. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular programs and specialized services designed to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring that each student receives individualized attention. With its focus on character development and academic excellence, the school remains a vital part of the Medford community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing high-quality public education.

289

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taunton Forge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	19
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	13

White
251 (86.9 %)
Hispanic
19 (6.6 %)
Two or More
13 (4.5 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)

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)654-6723
Website:	http://www.medford.k12.nj.us/Domain/332
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 48

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 43

Ungraded 2