Sandman Consolidated School

Lower Township Elementary School District

www.lowertwpschools.com

347 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Sandman Consolidated School is a public elementary school located in the Lower Township School District in Cape May, New Jersey. Serving students in grades pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience within a supportive, community-oriented environment. As a key part of the Lower Township district, it emphasizes early childhood development, foundational literacy and numeracy, and the cultivation of social-emotional skills in a safe and structured setting.

The school is situated along the Seashore Road corridor, reflecting the character of the coastal Cape May region. It prides itself on a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and the local community to help students transition successfully from early learning into their middle school years. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and a curriculum tailored to meet state standards, Sandman Consolidated aims to foster a love of learning and a sense of belonging for its diverse student body.

347

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandman Consolidated School
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	46
Black	21
Two or More	3

White
277 (79.8 %)
Hispanic
46 (13.3 %)
Black
21 (6.1 %)
Two or More
3 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lower Township Elementary School District
Phone:	(609)884-9410
Website:	http://www.lowertwpschools.com
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Grade 5 182

Grade 6 164

Ungraded 1