Indian Mills Elementary School

www.shamongschools.org

368 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Indian Mills Elementary School, located in Shamong, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the Shamong Township School District. The school provides a supportive, student-centered learning environment for children in the primary grades, emphasizing a strong academic foundation alongside character development. Its curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual curiosity and emotional growth, preparing students for success as they transition into the upper elementary levels.

The school is noted for its community-oriented atmosphere, benefiting from a close-knit relationship between staff, students, and local families. Indian Mills focuses on creating an inclusive climate where diverse learning styles are addressed through dedicated instruction and extracurricular opportunities. By promoting values like respect and responsibility, the school aims to cultivate not only academic proficiency but also the interpersonal skills necessary for students to become active, positive contributors to their community.

368

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Mills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	28
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
328 (89.1 %)
Hispanic
28 (7.6 %)
Two or More
7 (1.9 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Shamong Township School District
Phone:	(609)268-0220
Website:	http://www.shamongschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 70

Ungraded 16