West Cape May Elementary School

301 Moore Street
West Cape May, NJ 08204

wcm.capemayschools.com/

83 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

West Cape May Elementary School, located at 301 Moore Street in the charming coastal borough of West Cape May, New Jersey, serves as the community's primary educational hub for students in preschool through sixth grade. As a small, neighborhood-oriented institution, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where educators, students, and parents collaborate closely to support academic and personal growth. The school prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills while leveraging the unique geographic and historical context of the Cape May area.

Beyond its academic offerings, West Cape May Elementary is often recognized for its focus on character development and community engagement. Because of its relatively small student population, the school provides an intimate setting that allows for individualized attention and a strong sense of school spirit. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with local educational opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students not only for the transition to middle school but also to become active, responsible members of their local community.

Total Students

10.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Cape May Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	17
Black	1
Two or More	1

White
64 (77.1 %)
Hispanic
17 (20.5 %)
Black
1 (1.2 %)
Two or More
1 (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:	West Cape May School District
Phone:	(609)884-4614
Website:	http://wcm.capemayschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 4

Kindergarten 7

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 12