Frederic A. Priff Elementary School

www.otsdk6.org

255 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Frederic A. Priff Elementary School, located in Waretown, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational institution within the Ocean Township School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early elementary grades. By emphasizing a curriculum that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, the school aims to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning while encouraging students to reach their full potential in a collaborative community setting.

Beyond its core academic instruction, Frederic A. Priff Elementary is known for promoting an inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes character development and community involvement. The school frequently engages parents and local stakeholders to create a well-rounded experience, offering various resources and initiatives designed to support diverse learning styles. With its focus on personalized growth and a commitment to maintaining a safe, nurturing campus, the school plays a vital role in the educational landscape of the Waretown community.

255

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frederic A. Priff Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	35
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	7

White
204 (80.0 %)
Hispanic
35 (13.7 %)
Two or More
7 (2.7 %)
Black
6 (2.4 %)
Asian
3 (1.2 %)

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:	Ocean Township School District
Phone:	(609)693-3131
Website:	http://www.otsdk6.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 54

Ungraded 6