Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
177 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School, located in the rural community of Canton, Salem County, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational institution for the local district. As a small, community-focused school, it provides instruction for students in the primary grade levels, emphasizing a supportive environment designed to foster early academic development and social growth. The school is centrally located on Main Street, acting as a focal point for the surrounding township and reflecting the close-knit nature of the local agricultural and residential community.
The school is known for its commitment to individualized instruction, leveraging its smaller student population to maintain lower class sizes and provide more personalized attention to each learner. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student well-being, Lower Alloways Creek Elementary strives to prepare its young students for their future transitions into middle and high school settings. Its mission is deeply rooted in fostering a safe, collaborative, and engaging learning atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and character building among its student body.
The school is known for its commitment to individualized instruction, leveraging its smaller student population to maintain lower class sizes and provide more personalized attention to each learner. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student well-being, Lower Alloways Creek Elementary strives to prepare its young students for their future transitions into middle and high school settings. Its mission is deeply rooted in fostering a safe, collaborative, and engaging learning atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and character building among its student body.
177
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 165 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 8 |
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White165 (93.2 %)
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Two or More8 (4.5 %)
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Hispanic3 (1.7 %)
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Black1 (0.6 %)
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: | The Lower Alloways Creek School District |
| Phone: | (856)935-2707 |
| Website: | http://www.lacschool.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 177 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 55 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 5 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
28
Kindergarten
23
Grade 1
13
Grade 2
14
Grade 3
13
Grade 4
17
Grade 5
10
Grade 6
20
Grade 7
16
Grade 8
22
Ungraded
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 28 |
| Kindergarten | 23 |
| Grade 1 | 13 |
| Grade 2 | 14 |
| Grade 3 | 13 |
| Grade 4 | 17 |
| Grade 5 | 10 |
| Grade 6 | 20 |
| Grade 7 | 16 |
| Grade 8 | 22 |
| Ungraded | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 86 | 48.6% |
| Male | 91 | 51.4% |
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