Port Republic Elementary School

137 POMONA AVENUE
PORT REPUBLIC, NJ 08241

www.portnj.org

108 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Port Republic Elementary School is a small, community-focused public school located in the historic and rural setting of Port Republic, New Jersey. Serving students in grades PK through 6, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, which fosters strong relationships between students, teachers, and local families. Because of the school's size, it is able to provide a personalized educational experience, often characterized by smaller class sizes and a tight-knit campus culture that emphasizes both academic growth and community involvement.

The school is part of a district that prides itself on maintaining a traditional, student-centered approach while preparing children for the transition to middle school. Located in Atlantic County, the school benefits from the quiet, scenic surroundings of Port Republic, which often translates into a calm and supportive atmosphere for early childhood and elementary development. As the only public school in the municipality, it serves as a central hub for the town, frequently engaging in local events and initiatives that strengthen the connection between the classroom and the broader community.

108

Total Students

11.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Port Republic Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	1
Two or More	2

White
105 (97.2 %)
Two or More
2 (1.9 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.9 %)

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:	Port Republic School District
Phone:	(609)652-7377
Website:	http://www.portnj.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
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

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 11

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 11

Ungraded 1