Somerdale Park School

445 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Somerdale Park School, located at 301 Grace Street in Somerdale, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational hub for the Somerdale School District. It is a PK–8 institution that emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school focuses on fostering a supportive community environment, prioritizing student development through a blend of rigorous core subjects, extracurricular activities, and character-building initiatives.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply integrated into the local Somerdale community, often serving as a focal point for district-wide events and student-centered programming. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining small class sizes and a student-centered approach to learning, aiming to address the diverse needs of their student population. As a PK–8 facility, Somerdale Park plays a critical role in the foundational years of its students, providing a consistent educational experience from early childhood through early adolescence.

445

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somerdale Park School
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	123
Black	102
Asian	30
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
148 (33.3 %)
Hispanic
123 (27.6 %)
Black
102 (22.9 %)
Two or More
40 (9.0 %)
Asian
30 (6.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Somerdale School District
Phone:	(856)783-6261
Website:	http://www.somerdale-park.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 30

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 61