T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School

tbd.oldtappanschools.org

373 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School, located in Old Tappan, New Jersey, serves students in kindergarten through fourth grade. As part of the Old Tappan Public School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The curriculum emphasizes fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while integrating technology and social-emotional learning to prepare students for the subsequent middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, the school is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The faculty focuses on creating a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity, character development, and inclusive participation among its student body. Situated in a suburban setting, the school benefits from the district's reputation for high standards and small class sizes, which allow for personalized attention and a well-rounded educational experience for its young learners.

373

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

0.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	25
Black	2
Asian	150
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
181 (48.5 %)
Asian
150 (40.2 %)
Hispanic
25 (6.7 %)
Two or More
14 (3.8 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
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:	Old Tappan Public School District
Phone:	(201)664-7176
Website:	http://tbd.oldtappanschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 80

Ungraded 12