Maurice River Township School

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393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Maurice River Township School, located in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational facility for the Maurice River Township School District. It is a small, community-oriented school that provides instruction for students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. By focusing on a Pre-K–8 model, the school creates a close-knit environment where students remain within the same campus community throughout their formative elementary and middle school years, fostering strong relationships between faculty, students, and local families.

As a rural district school, Maurice River Township School emphasizes foundational academics, character development, and student support. The school is committed to preparing its students for the transition to regional high schools by offering a curriculum that meets New Jersey state standards while maintaining an intimate class setting. The administration and staff prioritize a supportive atmosphere, aiming to cultivate a personalized learning experience that addresses the specific needs of the local student population in Cumberland County.

393

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maurice River Township School
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	53
Black	16
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
308 (78.4 %)
Hispanic
53 (13.5 %)
Black
16 (4.1 %)
Two or More
14 (3.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Maurice River Township School District
Phone:	(856)825-7411
Website:	http://sites.google.com/mrtes.com/mrtes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 53

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 35

Ungraded 6