Community Park School

372 WITHERSPOON STREET
PRINCETON, NJ 08540

cp.princetonk12.org/

286 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Community Park School, located on Witherspoon Street in Princeton, New Jersey, is a vibrant public elementary school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Princeton Public Schools district, the institution is known for its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and diverse learning environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, blending rigorous academic standards with a strong commitment to social-emotional development and community engagement.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Community Park School is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere and its dedication to celebrating the unique backgrounds of its student body. The school frequently leverages its location in the heart of Princeton to provide enriching educational experiences, while maintaining a close-knit campus culture. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, active parent involvement, and a curriculum that encourages both critical thinking and creativity, the school aims to prepare its students to be lifelong learners and responsible global citizens.

286

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Community Park School
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	76
Black	16
Asian	26
Two or More	21

White
147 (51.4 %)
Hispanic
76 (26.6 %)
Asian
26 (9.1 %)
Two or More
21 (7.3 %)
Black
16 (5.6 %)

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:	Princeton Public School District
Phone:	(609)806-4230
Website:	http://cp.princetonk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
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

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 61