Mill Pond Elementary School

210 WESTERN BLVD
LANOKA HARBOR, NJ 08734

(609)971-2070

www.laceyschools.org/mps

680 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Mill Pond Elementary School, located in Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lacey Township School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. By emphasizing core academic standards alongside social-emotional development, Mill Pond aims to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares its young learners for future success as they transition through the district’s elementary program.

Beyond its classroom instruction, the school is deeply integrated into the local Lanoka Harbor community. It maintains a strong focus on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to build a positive school culture. With a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, Mill Pond Elementary promotes a sense of belonging and academic curiosity, helping children build the essential skills and confidence needed to thrive in their early educational years.

680

Total Students

58.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mill Pond Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	581
Hispanic	71
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	17

White
581 (85.6 %)
Hispanic
71 (10.5 %)
Two or More
17 (2.5 %)
Black
6 (0.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)

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:	Lacey Township School District
Phone:	(609)971-2070
Website:	http://www.laceyschools.org/mps
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
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

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Grade 5 256

Grade 6 249

Ungraded 143