Midtown Community Elementary School

mcs.neptuneschools.org/

425 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Midtown Community Elementary School, located at 1155 Corlies Ave in Neptune, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Neptune Township School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional growth of its diverse student body. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating programs that encourage critical thinking, literacy, and foundational mathematical skills.

Beyond academics, Midtown Community Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and local organizations to enrich the educational experience. With a commitment to equity and student achievement, the staff works to provide a nurturing atmosphere where children are encouraged to reach their full potential and prepare for success in their future educational endeavors.

425

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Midtown Community Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	221
Black	162
Asian	4
Two or More	22

Hispanic
221 (52.0 %)
Black
162 (38.1 %)
Two or More
22 (5.2 %)
White
16 (3.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

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:	Neptune Township School District
Phone:	(732)776-2200
Website:	http://mcs.neptuneschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 65

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 47

Ungraded 68