Memorial School

221 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE
UNION BEACH, NJ 07735

www.unionbeachschools.org

638 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Memorial School, located at 221 Morningside Avenue in Union Beach, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the local community. As part of the Union Beach School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It provides a structured curriculum tailored to meet the needs of its elementary-aged student population, aiming to prepare children for future success while nurturing their social and emotional well-being.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the small, close-knit Union Beach community. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and families, Memorial School works to create a welcoming atmosphere that promotes both local pride and educational excellence. Through various school programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on essential academic skills, the institution remains a central pillar for families in the area, committed to helping every student reach their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting.

638

Total Students

55.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	481
Hispanic	100
Black	14
Asian	15
Two or More	28

White
481 (75.4 %)
Hispanic
100 (15.7 %)
Two or More
28 (4.4 %)
Asian
15 (2.4 %)
Black
14 (2.2 %)

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:	Union Beach Public School District
Phone:	(732)264-5400
Website:	http://www.unionbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 115

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 67