River Plaza Elementary School

Middletown Township Public School District

www.middletownk12.org/Domain/19

254 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

River Plaza Elementary School, located in Red Bank, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 3. As part of the Middletown Township Public School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and early literacy. The school community prides itself on creating a welcoming atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to develop curiosity and a lifelong love of education through a well-rounded curriculum.

Beyond its core academic instruction, River Plaza Elementary is recognized for its strong community involvement and dedicated teaching staff. The school actively promotes parent engagement through a robust PTA, which helps organize various enrichment programs and events that enhance the student experience. By balancing high academic expectations with a nurturing approach, River Plaza aims to provide a stable and inspiring educational start for its youngest students as they transition from early childhood education into their primary schooling years.

254

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Plaza Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	27
Asian	4
Two or More	11

White
212 (83.5 %)
Hispanic
27 (10.6 %)
Two or More
11 (4.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.6 %)

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:	Middletown Township Public School District
Phone:	(732)747-3679
Website:	http://www.middletownk12.org/Domain/19
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
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 45

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 38

Ungraded 4