Tuckerton Elementary School
280 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Tuckerton Elementary School, located on Marine Street in Tuckerton, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction and social development for students in their formative years. The school is integrated into the fabric of the small, coastal borough of Tuckerton, often emphasizing a close-knit environment that prioritizes student engagement and personalized support to help children transition from early childhood education into middle school.
The school is part of a district that prides itself on leveraging its unique location near the Barnegat Bay to foster a connection with the local environment. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and smaller class sizes typical of this region of Ocean County, Tuckerton Elementary aims to build a strong academic base in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities. It serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, focusing on collaborative learning and preparing students for the academic challenges they will face in the subsequent stages of their education.
The school is part of a district that prides itself on leveraging its unique location near the Barnegat Bay to foster a connection with the local environment. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and smaller class sizes typical of this region of Ocean County, Tuckerton Elementary aims to build a strong academic base in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities. It serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, focusing on collaborative learning and preparing students for the academic challenges they will face in the subsequent stages of their education.
280
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 218 |
| Hispanic | 42 |
| Black | 4 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 11 |
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White218 (77.9 %)
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Hispanic42 (15.0 %)
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Two or More11 (3.9 %)
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Asian5 (1.8 %)
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Black4 (1.4 %)
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: | Tuckerton Borough School District |
| Phone: | (609)296-2858 |
| Website: | http://www.tesnj.com/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 280 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 32.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 135 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 23 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
33
Kindergarten
38
Grade 1
34
Grade 2
34
Grade 3
40
Grade 4
34
Grade 5
25
Grade 6
30
Ungraded
12
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 33 |
| Kindergarten | 38 |
| Grade 1 | 34 |
| Grade 2 | 34 |
| Grade 3 | 40 |
| Grade 4 | 34 |
| Grade 5 | 25 |
| Grade 6 | 30 |
| Ungraded | 12 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 144 | 51.4% |
| Male | 136 | 48.6% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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