Oaklyn Public School

www.oaklynschool.org

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oaklyn Public School, located at 136 Kendall Blvd in Oaklyn, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational institution for the borough’s preschool through eighth-grade students. As the sole school in the Oaklyn School District, it functions as a close-knit community hub, emphasizing a foundational academic curriculum tailored to prepare students for their transition to the regional high school system. The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which fosters strong connections between staff, students, and local families.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Oaklyn Public School focuses on holistic student development, incorporating various extracurricular activities, social-emotional learning, and community-oriented initiatives. Because the district is localized, the school maintains a dedicated focus on meeting the specific needs of its resident population, striving to provide a supportive environment that balances rigorous instruction with a commitment to student well-being and civic engagement.

280

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oaklyn Public School
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	39
Black	11
Asian	7
Two or More	11

White
212 (75.7 %)
Hispanic
39 (13.9 %)
Black
11 (3.9 %)
Two or More
11 (3.9 %)
Asian
7 (2.5 %)

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:	Oaklyn Public School District
Phone:	(856)858-0335
Website:	http://www.oaklynschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 48

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 41

Ungraded 13