James A. McDivitt Elementary School

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532 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

James A. McDivitt Elementary School, located on Manny Martin Way in Old Bridge, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, catering to students in the primary grade levels. As part of the Old Bridge Township Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school is known for its dedication to core curriculum standards while encouraging students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs.

Beyond its academic focus, McDivitt Elementary places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and the community. The school environment is structured to promote social-emotional learning, ensuring that students feel safe, welcomed, and motivated to succeed. With a dedicated faculty and a strong emphasis on foundational skills, the school strives to prepare its young learners for a smooth transition into the upper elementary and middle school years, laying the groundwork for long-term educational achievement.

532

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James A. McDivitt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	99
Black	31
Asian	78
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
308 (57.9 %)
Hispanic
99 (18.6 %)
Asian
78 (14.7 %)
Black
31 (5.8 %)
Two or More
14 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Old Bridge Township School District
Phone:	(732)360-4512
Website:	http://www.oldbridgeadmin.org/Domain.338
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 78

Ungraded 27