Pine Grove Manor School

Franklin Township Public School District

www.franklinboe.org

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pine Grove Manor School, located at 130 Highland Avenue in Somerset, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Franklin Township Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and academic growth. It serves a diverse student body, reflecting the multicultural community of Somerset, and is committed to providing an inclusive space where students can develop both social-emotional skills and core academic competencies.

The school generally focuses on a holistic approach to education, offering a variety of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-aged learners. With a strong emphasis on community involvement, Pine Grove Manor works to engage parents and families through school events and open communication. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum and a positive school climate, the institution strives to prepare its students for the transitions that follow their primary education, ensuring they have the tools necessary for future academic success.

395

Total Students

42.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Grove Manor School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	295
Black	68
Asian	12
Two or More	4
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
295 (74.7 %)
Black
68 (17.2 %)
Asian
12 (3.0 %)
White
11 (2.8 %)
Two or More
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Franklin Township Public School District
Phone:	(732)246-2424
Website:	http://www.franklinboe.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 41

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 56