Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School

stratford.k12.nj.us/

507 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School, located on Warwick Road in Stratford, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public elementary school within the Stratford School District, it focuses on providing a nurturing environment where students in their early academic years can build core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to foster strong relationships between faculty, students, and families to support a well-rounded learning experience.

The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for future academic success by blending traditional classroom instruction with modern educational practices. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and encouraging student participation in school life, Samuel S. Yellin Elementary strives to instill a sense of pride and curiosity in its pupils. It remains a key part of the Stratford neighborhood, dedicated to equipping children with the essential tools and values needed to transition effectively into higher grade levels.

507

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	100
Black	75
Asian	19
Two or More	21

White
292 (57.6 %)
Hispanic
100 (19.7 %)
Black
75 (14.8 %)
Two or More
21 (4.1 %)
Asian
19 (3.7 %)

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:	Stratford School District
Phone:	(856)783-1094
Website:	http://stratford.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 94

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 97

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 119

Ungraded 5