Wayside Elementary School

www.oceanschools.org

574 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Wayside Elementary School, located at 733 Bowne Road in Ocean, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Ocean Township School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, Wayside emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies while encouraging students to engage in critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a strong sense of community through various extracurricular programs and school-wide events. The faculty and staff are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates diversity and encourages parental involvement. By providing a well-rounded educational experience, Wayside Elementary School aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels and contribute positively to their local community.

574

Total Students

62.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	116
Black	59
Asian	37
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
347 (60.5 %)
Hispanic
116 (20.2 %)
Black
59 (10.3 %)
Asian
37 (6.4 %)
Two or More
14 (2.4 %)
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:	Township of Ocean School District
Phone:	(732)531-5710
Website:	http://www.oceanschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 80

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 92

Ungraded 40