Whiting Elementary School
301 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Whiting Elementary School, located at 412 Manchester Blvd in Whiting, New Jersey, serves the educational needs of students in the Manchester Township School District. As a primary institution in the community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes foundational academic skills, social development, and personal growth for children in their formative years. The school is known for being an integral part of the local Manchester Township educational system, which emphasizes community involvement and the steady preparation of students for middle school transitions.
The school benefits from being part of a larger district that prioritizes character education and inclusive programming. While its curriculum adheres to New Jersey state standards—focusing on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—Whiting Elementary also places significant importance on building a positive school culture. By encouraging collaboration among staff, students, and parents, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a strong commitment to academic progress.
The school benefits from being part of a larger district that prioritizes character education and inclusive programming. While its curriculum adheres to New Jersey state standards—focusing on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—Whiting Elementary also places significant importance on building a positive school culture. By encouraging collaboration among staff, students, and parents, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a strong commitment to academic progress.
301
Total Students
27.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 211 |
| Hispanic | 57 |
| Black | 11 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 17 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White211 (70.1 %)
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Hispanic57 (18.9 %)
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Two or More17 (5.6 %)
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Black11 (3.7 %)
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Asian4 (1.3 %)
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American Indian1 (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: | Manchester Township School District |
| Phone: | (732)350-4994 |
| Website: | http://www.manchestertwp.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 301 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 27.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 95 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
89
Kindergarten
18
Grade 1
32
Grade 2
31
Grade 3
36
Grade 4
34
Grade 5
29
Ungraded
32
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 89 |
| Kindergarten | 18 |
| Grade 1 | 32 |
| Grade 2 | 31 |
| Grade 3 | 36 |
| Grade 4 | 34 |
| Grade 5 | 29 |
| Ungraded | 32 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 157 | 52.2% |
| Male | 144 | 47.8% |
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