Mount Pleasant Elementary School

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349 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mount Pleasant Elementary School, located at 9 Manger Road in West Orange, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the West Orange Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on providing a well-rounded education, often integrating core curriculum subjects with enrichment opportunities to prepare students for middle school. With a mission rooted in inclusivity and excellence, Mount Pleasant Elementary utilizes a collaborative approach between dedicated faculty, staff, and families to ensure that students are provided with the necessary resources and encouragement to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

349

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	124
Black	108
Asian	29
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
124 (35.5 %)
Black
108 (30.9 %)
White
60 (17.2 %)
Asian
29 (8.3 %)
Two or More
27 (7.7 %)
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:	West Orange Public Schools
Phone:	(973)669-5480
Website:	http://www.woboe.org/Domain/10
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 59

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 52

Ungraded 12