Nokomis School

135 Mudjekeewis Trail
Medford Lakes, NJ 08055

www.medford-lakes.k12.nj.us

158 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Nokomis Elementary School, located in the pinelands community of Medford Lakes, New Jersey, serves students in grades K–2. As part of the Medford Lakes School District, the school is deeply integrated into the unique, small-town atmosphere of the borough. It places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, nurturing environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and early literacy.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community feel, which is supported by the town's distinct rustic setting and active parent involvement. Nokomis works in close partnership with the district’s upper-elementary school, Chairville, to create a seamless educational transition for students. By prioritizing a "whole child" approach, the school aims to instill a love of learning early on, preparing its youngest residents for future academic success within the Medford Lakes educational system.

158

Total Students

15.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nokomis School
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	1
Two or More	2

White
155 (98.1 %)
Two or More
2 (1.3 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.6 %)

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 Lakes School District
Phone:	(609)654-0991
Website:	http://www.medford-lakes.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 21

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 45