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.
181
Total Students
21.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Hanover Township School
Demographic Student Count
White67
Hispanic65
Black30
Asian3
Two or More15
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    67 (37.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    65 (35.9 %)
  • Black
    30 (16.6 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (8.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for New Hanover Township School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten14
Kindergarten21
Grade 115
Grade 218
Grade 320
Grade 418
Grade 519
Grade 621
Grade 719
Grade 816
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for New Hanover Township School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female9552.5%
Male8647.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)