RAYMOND W. KERSHAW SCHOOL
Raymond W. Kershaw School is a public middle school that is part of the Mt. Ephraim School District school district, located in MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ with about 165 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 15 teachers, Raymond W. Kershaw School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Raymond W. Kershaw School, located in Mount Ephraim, New Jersey, serves as the primary elementary school for the local community. It is part of the Mount Ephraim School District and typically caters to students in the lower elementary grades, providing a foundational educational experience within a small-town suburban setting. The school is known for its focus on core academic subjects, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both student achievement and social-emotional development.
As the central educational hub for Mount Ephraim, the school plays a significant role in the community by hosting various local activities and maintaining a close-knit atmosphere between faculty, parents, and students. By focusing on personalized learning and community involvement, Kershaw School aims to prepare its younger students for their transition to subsequent middle school levels, ensuring they have the necessary academic and character skills to succeed as they progress through the district's curriculum.
For more information, contact Raymond W. Kershaw School at (856) 931-1634 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ 08059-1803
(856) 931-1634
RAYMOND W. KERSHAW SCHOOL is a public school in MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ with about 165 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mt. Ephraim School District
- Total Students:
- 165
- Teachers:
- 15.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 165 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RAYMOND W. KERSHAW SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- Black or African American
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.