Walnut Street Elementary School
739 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Walnut Street Elementary School, located in Toms River, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Toms River Regional School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills for its diverse student body. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a strong sense of community engagement.
Beyond its academic core, Walnut Street Elementary focuses on the "whole child" by encouraging extracurricular participation and collaborative relationships between educators, students, and families. The school benefits from its location in the Toms River area, leveraging local resources to enhance its instructional programs and provide a safe, nurturing space for children to explore their interests. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the institution strives to maintain high standards of excellence, ensuring that each student feels encouraged to reach their full potential within a structured and caring classroom setting.
Beyond its academic core, Walnut Street Elementary focuses on the "whole child" by encouraging extracurricular participation and collaborative relationships between educators, students, and families. The school benefits from its location in the Toms River area, leveraging local resources to enhance its instructional programs and provide a safe, nurturing space for children to explore their interests. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the institution strives to maintain high standards of excellence, ensuring that each student feels encouraged to reach their full potential within a structured and caring classroom setting.
739
Total Students
58.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 269 |
| Hispanic | 344 |
| Black | 51 |
| Asian | 34 |
| Two or More | 41 |
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Hispanic344 (46.5 %)
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White269 (36.4 %)
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Black51 (6.9 %)
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Two or More41 (5.5 %)
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Asian34 (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: | Toms River Regional School District |
| Phone: | (732)505-5900 |
| Website: | http://www.trschools.com/walnutst/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 739 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 58.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 441 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 27 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
114
Grade 1
110
Grade 2
110
Grade 3
115
Grade 4
116
Grade 5
118
Ungraded
56
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 114 |
| Grade 1 | 110 |
| Grade 2 | 110 |
| Grade 3 | 115 |
| Grade 4 | 116 |
| Grade 5 | 118 |
| Ungraded | 56 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 332 | 44.9% |
| Male | 407 | 55.1% |
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