Whiton Elementary School

470 Whiton Road
Neshanic Station, NJ 08853

wes.branchburg.k12.nj.us/

587 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Whiton Elementary School, located in Neshanic Station, New Jersey, is a primary educational institution serving the Branchburg Township School District. The school typically focuses on early childhood and elementary education, catering to students in the lower grade levels (generally Pre-K through Grade 3). As part of the Branchburg community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to build a strong academic foundation while fostering social and emotional development in its youngest learners.

The school is known for its commitment to student-centered instruction and collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and the surrounding community. Whiton Elementary prioritizes small-group learning, character education, and the integration of technology to prepare students for their future academic careers. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and individual student growth, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where children can develop both their intellectual abilities and a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.

587

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whiton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	403
Hispanic	61
Black	12
Asian	74
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

White
403 (68.7 %)
Asian
74 (12.6 %)
Hispanic
61 (10.4 %)
Two or More
36 (6.1 %)
Black
12 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Branchburg Township School District
Phone:	(908)371-0842
Website:	http://wes.branchburg.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
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 17

Kindergarten 141

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 146

Grade 3 139

Ungraded 16