H W Mountz Elementary School

www.hwmountz.k12.nj.us

152 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

H.W. Mountz Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the coastal borough of Spring Lake, New Jersey. Serving students from preschool through eighth grade, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and its small-town, community-centered atmosphere. As a cornerstone of the Spring Lake community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core subjects with opportunities for enrichment, often benefiting from the district's favorable student-to-teacher ratios.

Beyond its academic offerings, H.W. Mountz is frequently recognized for its supportive environment and focus on the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning alongside traditional academics. Its location in a historic beach town provides a unique setting for students, and the school maintains a reputation for high parent involvement and strong community engagement. By fostering a close-knit culture, H.W. Mountz prepares its students for the transition to high school by encouraging both individual character development and scholastic achievement.

152

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

7.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H W Mountz Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	2
Black	2

White
148 (97.4 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.3 %)
Black
2 (1.3 %)

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:	Spring Lake Borough
Phone:	(732)449-6380
Website:	http://www.hwmountz.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	152
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 21

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 21