Shark River Hills Elementary School

srh.neptuneschools.org

245 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shark River Hills Elementary School, located in Neptune, New Jersey, is a community-focused public school serving students in the early elementary grades. Situated in a residential area near the Shark River, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of the Neptune Township School District, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that prepares young learners for their future academic careers while encouraging a sense of belonging and community pride.

Beyond its core curriculum, Shark River Hills Elementary often highlights the importance of parent and community involvement to enrich the student experience. The school aims to create a well-rounded atmosphere by integrating various extracurricular activities, character-building programs, and technology-enhanced learning opportunities. By focusing on individualized attention and a collaborative culture, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and supported throughout their primary education.

245

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shark River Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	40
Black	34
Asian	4
Two or More	20

White
147 (60.0 %)
Hispanic
40 (16.3 %)
Black
34 (13.9 %)
Two or More
20 (8.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.6 %)

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:	Neptune Township School District
Phone:	(732)776-2200
Website:	http://srh.neptuneschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 81

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 26

Ungraded 1