Osage School

www.voorhees.k12.nj.us

551 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Osage Elementary School, located on Somerdale Road in Voorhees, New Jersey, is a prominent institution within the Voorhees Township Public School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing educational environment designed to build a strong academic foundation. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core subjects while integrating character development and social-emotional learning, ensuring that students are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Osage Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school benefits from the resources and collaborative spirit of the broader Voorhees community, often hosting programs that encourage family participation and student engagement. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, Osage strives to provide a safe, positive, and technologically modern learning space where children are encouraged to explore their interests and develop the skills necessary for lifelong learning.

551

Total Students

48.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Osage School
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	92
Black	82
Asian	157
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
195 (35.4 %)
Asian
157 (28.5 %)
Hispanic
92 (16.7 %)
Black
82 (14.9 %)
Two or More
24 (4.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Voorhees Township School District
Phone:	(856)428-2990
Website:	http://www.voorhees.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 113

Ungraded 8