Central School

www.warrentboe.org/schools/central/

308 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central School, located at 109 Mt Bethel Road in Warren, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Warren Township School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and the social-emotional development of its students, preparing them for a smooth transition to the district's middle school programs.

Beyond its academic focus, Central School is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider Warren community to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. With a dedicated faculty and an emphasis on inclusivity and character development, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space where students can explore their interests and build a strong foundation for future success.

308

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	42
Black	3
Asian	66
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
176 (57.1 %)
Asian
66 (21.4 %)
Hispanic
42 (13.6 %)
Two or More
19 (6.2 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Warren Township School District
Phone:	(908)753-5300
Website:	http://www.warrentboe.org/schools/central/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 48

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 47

Ungraded 6