Countryside Elementary School

115 SCHOOLHOUSE LANE
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

322 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Countryside Elementary School, located at 115 Schoolhouse Lane in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Mount Laurel Township School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a district-wide commitment to high educational standards, Countryside focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in their middle school years while encouraging a love for learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, Countryside Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school maintains a nurturing atmosphere where teachers and staff prioritize individualized attention and the cultivation of a collaborative school culture. By utilizing various enrichment programs and modern instructional practices, the school aims to help students build a solid foundation in core subjects, art, and physical education, ensuring a well-rounded experience for the diverse student body it serves within the Mount Laurel community.

322

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Countryside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	36
Black	48
Asian	55
Two or More	30

White
153 (47.5 %)
Asian
55 (17.1 %)
Black
48 (14.9 %)
Hispanic
36 (11.2 %)
Two or More
30 (9.3 %)

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:	Mount Laurel Township School District
Phone:	(856)234-2750
Website:	http://mtlaurelschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
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

Pre-Kindergarten 9

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 64

Ungraded 18