J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School

www.mantuaschools.com

473 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School, located in Mantua, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the Mantua Township School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for students in the primary grades. With a focus on foundational education, the school emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the social-emotional development of its students, striving to prepare them for future academic success while maintaining a welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere.

Beyond its academic instruction, J. Mason Tomlin is known for its commitment to building a positive school culture. The administration and faculty prioritize parent-teacher collaboration and community involvement, viewing education as a partnership between the home and the classroom. Through various initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on character education, the school works to ensure that every student feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured learning environment.

473

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	380
Hispanic	34
Black	27
Asian	5
Two or More	27

White
380 (80.3 %)
Hispanic
34 (7.2 %)
Black
27 (5.7 %)
Two or More
27 (5.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)

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:	Mantua Township School District
Phone:	(856)468-0818
Website:	http://www.mantuaschools.com
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 4 139

Grade 5 176

Grade 6 158