New Hanover Township School
181 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
New Hanover Township School, located on Fort Dix Street in Wrightstown, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational institution for the local community. As a small, localized public school district, it is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Wrightstown area, often serving families associated with the nearby military installations as well as the surrounding rural community. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where educators and staff emphasize individualized attention, aiming to create a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between traditional academic instruction and the unique needs of a diverse, transient, and tight-knit student population.
Academically, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education for its pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students. Because of its size, the school often prioritizes a collaborative culture, encouraging parental involvement and community engagement to enrich the student experience. By maintaining a focus on core subjects, social-emotional development, and extracurricular opportunities, New Hanover Township School strives to prepare its students for the transition to regional high schools, ensuring they have the academic preparedness and personal character required for long-term success.
Academically, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education for its pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students. Because of its size, the school often prioritizes a collaborative culture, encouraging parental involvement and community engagement to enrich the student experience. By maintaining a focus on core subjects, social-emotional development, and extracurricular opportunities, New Hanover Township School strives to prepare its students for the transition to regional high schools, ensuring they have the academic preparedness and personal character required for long-term success.
181
Total Students
21.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 67 |
| Hispanic | 65 |
| Black | 30 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 15 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White67 (37.0 %)
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Hispanic65 (35.9 %)
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Black30 (16.6 %)
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Two or More15 (8.3 %)
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Asian3 (1.7 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.6 %)
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: | New Hanover Township |
| Phone: | (609)723-2139 |
| Website: | http://www.newhanover.k12.nj.us |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 181 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 88 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 9 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
14
Kindergarten
21
Grade 1
15
Grade 2
18
Grade 3
20
Grade 4
18
Grade 5
19
Grade 6
21
Grade 7
19
Grade 8
16
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 14 |
| Kindergarten | 21 |
| Grade 1 | 15 |
| Grade 2 | 18 |
| Grade 3 | 20 |
| Grade 4 | 18 |
| Grade 5 | 19 |
| Grade 6 | 21 |
| Grade 7 | 19 |
| Grade 8 | 16 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 95 | 52.5% |
| Male | 86 | 47.5% |
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