Van Derveer Elementary School

www.somervillenjk12.org/Domain/758

717 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Van Derveer Elementary School is a public school located in Somerville, New Jersey, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. As part of the Somerville Public School District, the school is situated in a central location on Union Avenue and functions as the primary hub for early childhood and elementary education within the borough. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community environment, emphasizing foundational academic skills alongside social-emotional development to prepare students for their transition to the middle school level.

The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and student engagement, often utilizing a collaborative approach to learning that involves teachers, administrators, and the local community. Beyond its core curriculum, Van Derveer typically offers various support services and extracurricular opportunities designed to cater to a diverse student body. By focusing on creating a supportive and structured atmosphere, Van Derveer Elementary strives to encourage a lifelong love of learning and provide a stable educational foundation for all its young residents in the Somerville area.

717

Total Students

78.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Derveer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	274
Black	59
Asian	58
Two or More	48
Pacific Islander	1

White
277 (38.6 %)
Hispanic
274 (38.2 %)
Black
59 (8.2 %)
Asian
58 (8.1 %)
Two or More
48 (6.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Somerville Public School District
Phone:	(908)218-4105
Website:	http://www.somervillenjk12.org/Domain/758
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 58

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 107

Ungraded 56