Swimming River School

www.tfschools.org

454 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Swimming River School, located at 220 Hance Avenue in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Tinton Falls School District, it provides a structured academic environment focused on the transitional years between primary and middle school. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare students for the academic challenges of higher grade levels.

Beyond core academics, Swimming River School prioritizes a holistic approach to education by integrating enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities that encourage student engagement. The school faculty and administration work collaboratively with parents to maintain a nurturing culture, often utilizing small-group instruction and modern educational resources to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body. Its location in a suburban setting allows for a focused neighborhood school feel, making it a central hub for the local Tinton Falls community.

454

Total Students

58.9

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swimming River School
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	70
Black	40
Asian	30
Two or More	21

White
293 (64.5 %)
Hispanic
70 (15.4 %)
Black
40 (8.8 %)
Asian
30 (6.6 %)
Two or More
21 (4.6 %)

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:	Tinton Falls School District
Phone:	(732)460-2416
Website:	http://www.tfschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Grade 3 148

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 155

Ungraded 17