New Egypt Primary School

www.newegypt.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=15

177 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

New Egypt Primary School, located at 131 Evergreen Road in New Egypt, New Jersey, serves as the foundational educational hub for the Plumsted Township School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment for students in their earliest years of formal education, typically focusing on grades Pre-K through second grade. By emphasizing early literacy, foundational mathematics, and social-emotional development, the school aims to build a strong academic base while encouraging students to become curious, lifelong learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of New Egypt, priding itself on a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. Beyond traditional academics, New Egypt Primary School places a significant value on character education and creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where children feel encouraged to explore their interests. Through a combination of hands-on learning activities and a focus on essential school readiness skills, the institution prepares its students for the successful transition to the district's upper elementary programs.

177

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Egypt Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	21
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
152 (85.9%)
Hispanic
21 (11.9%)
Two or More
3 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6%)

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:	Plumsted Township School District
Phone:	(609)758-6800
Website:	http://www.newegypt.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=15
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 104

Kindergarten 73