Oak Tree Elementary School

226 APPLEGARTH ROAD
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ 08831

monroe.k12.nj.us

644 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Oak Tree Elementary School is a public school located in Monroe Township, New Jersey, serving students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Monroe Township School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience that bridges the gap between primary and middle school education. The school prioritizes a supportive learning environment, emphasizing core curriculum subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while also fostering social-emotional growth among its diverse student population.

Beyond its academic offerings, Oak Tree Elementary is deeply integrated into the Monroe Township community. The school benefits from active parent-teacher involvement and provides various extracurricular opportunities designed to enhance student engagement. By focusing on both rigorous instructional standards and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic challenges of the upper elementary and middle school years while maintaining a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all families in the district.

644

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Tree Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	27
Black	20
Asian	536
Two or More	14

Asian
536 (83.2 %)
White
47 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
27 (4.2 %)
Black
20 (3.1 %)
Two or More
14 (2.2 %)

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:	Monroe Township School District
Phone:	(609)655-7642
Website:	http://monroe.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 117

Grade 1 156

Grade 2 169

Grade 3 196

Ungraded 6