Ventnor Elementary School

400 N LAFAYETTE AVENUE
VENTNOR, NJ 08406

ves.veccnj.org/

304 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Ventnor Elementary School, located at 400 N. Lafayette Avenue in Ventnor, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community. Situated in a coastal town, the school is part of the Ventnor City School District and focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education for students in the early grade levels. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Ventnor Elementary is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Ventnor community, often utilizing its proximity to the Jersey Shore to enhance student engagement. The school strives to maintain small class sizes and a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, parents, and administrators work together to meet the individual needs of every child. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the institution aims to prepare its students not only for the next stages of their academic careers but also for active and positive participation in their community.

304

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ventnor Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	82
Black	20
Asian	30
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
153 (50.3 %)
Hispanic
82 (27.0 %)
Asian
30 (9.9 %)
Black
20 (6.6 %)
Two or More
18 (5.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Ventnor City School District
Phone:	(609)487-7900
Website:	http://ves.veccnj.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 64

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 44

Ungraded 3