William Mason School

www.montvilletwpps.nj.schools.bz/6/home

277 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

William Mason Elementary School is a public school serving students in grades K–5, located in the township of Montville, New Jersey. As part of the Montville Township Public Schools district, the institution is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that prioritizes both rigorous instruction and the social-emotional development of its students. The school benefits from its location in a residential area, often characterized by a strong sense of community involvement and high levels of parent participation, which are hallmarks of the Montville school district.

Academically, William Mason is highly regarded for its commitment to student achievement and its implementation of a well-rounded curriculum that includes core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school. With a focus on small-group instruction and individual attention, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and character development in its young learners.

277

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Mason School
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	34
Black	3
Asian	34
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
199 (71.8 %)
Hispanic
34 (12.3 %)
Asian
34 (12.3 %)
Two or More
6 (2.2 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Montville Township School District
Phone:	(973)331-7100
Website:	http://www.montvilletwpps.nj.schools.bz/6/home
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 44

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 37

Ungraded 14