Mansfield Township Elementary

Mansfield Township Elementary School District

50 PORT MURRAY ROAD
PORT MURRAY, NJ 07865

www.mansfieldelementary.org

543 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mansfield Township Elementary School, located in the rural community of Port Murray, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational institution for students in the Mansfield Township School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside enrichment activities, the school aims to prepare its student body for future academic transitions while encouraging active participation and character building within the classroom.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Port Murray area, often serving as a focal point for community engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet New Jersey state educational standards while leveraging its setting to provide a personalized approach to instruction. With a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement, Mansfield Township Elementary strives to balance rigorous educational expectations with a nurturing atmosphere, ensuring that students feel valued and supported throughout their formative years.

543

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mansfield Township Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	167
Black	32
Asian	14
Two or More	17

White
313 (57.6 %)
Hispanic
167 (30.8 %)
Black
32 (5.9 %)
Two or More
17 (3.1 %)
Asian
14 (2.6 %)

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:	Mansfield Township Elementary School District
Phone:	(908)689-3212
Website:	http://www.mansfieldelementary.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 12

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 64

Ungraded 25