Heights Elementary School

www.oaklandschoolsnj.org

357 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heights Elementary School, located at 114 Seminole Ave in Oakland, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Oakland Public School District. As a primary educational institution, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for children in the early stages of their academic development. It serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing foundational education, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for students as they progress toward middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student well-being within the Oakland community. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and parents, Heights Elementary aims to create a welcoming culture that encourages curiosity and personal responsibility. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing diverse opportunities for students to explore their interests, ensuring that each child receives the individualized attention needed to succeed in a safe and inclusive setting.

357

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heights Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	43
Black	6
Asian	20
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

White
269 (75.4 %)
Hispanic
43 (12.0 %)
Asian
20 (5.6 %)
Two or More
18 (5.0 %)
Black
6 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Oakland Public School District
Phone:	(201)337-4147
Website:	http://www.oaklandschoolsnj.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 1

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 52

Ungraded 32