Shongum School

www.rtnj.org/our-schools/shongum-elementary

437 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Shongum School, located at 9 Arrow Place in Randolph, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Randolph Township School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for maintaining a supportive, student-centered environment. It is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a culture of inclusivity, and encouraging personal growth through a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core subjects with opportunities for creative and social development.

Beyond the classroom, Shongum School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership. The school is known for its active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and a variety of extracurricular programs that aim to enrich the student experience. By focusing on both the intellectual and character development of its pupils, Shongum strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while creating a safe, nurturing space that reflects the values of the Randolph Township community.

437

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shongum School
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	42
Black	3
Asian	21
Two or More	21

White
350 (80.1 %)
Hispanic
42 (9.6 %)
Asian
21 (4.8 %)
Two or More
21 (4.8 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Randolph Township School District
Phone:	(973)895-2322
Website:	http://www.rtnj.org/our-schools/shongum-elementary
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 61

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 97