Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School

School Overview
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School, located on Bay Boulevard in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, serves as the primary public elementary school for the local community. Situated just blocks from the Atlantic Ocean, the school occupies a unique coastal location that plays a significant role in its identity. As part of the Seaside Heights School District, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education to students in grades Pre-K through 6, focusing on academic growth, social development, and preparing children for the transition to middle school.

The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, often reflecting the character of the small, vibrant seaside town it serves. With a curriculum aligned to New Jersey state standards, the faculty emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and character education to support student success. Beyond the classroom, the school often acts as a hub for local families, coordinating various extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to keep students engaged throughout the academic year. Given its location in a seasonal tourist destination, the school plays a vital role in maintaining stability and educational continuity for the year-round residents of Seaside Heights.
202
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White58
Hispanic97
Black23
Asian3
Two or More18
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    97 (48.0 %)
  • White
    58 (28.7 %)
  • Black
    23 (11.4 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (8.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (1.5 %)
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: Seaside Heights School District
Phone: (732)793-8485
Website: http://www.sshschool.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 120
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 36
Kindergarten 21
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 31
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 24
Ungraded 7

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten36
Kindergarten21
Grade 121
Grade 219
Grade 321
Grade 431
Grade 522
Grade 624
Ungraded7
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10451.5%
Male9848.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)