DARETOWN SCHOOL
Daretown School is a public school that is part of the Salem County Special Services School District school district, located in ELMER, NJ with about 29 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 10 teachers, Daretown School has a student/teacher ratio of about 2:1. 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.
Daretown School is a small, rural public elementary school located in the Pittsgrove Township School District in Salem County, New Jersey. Situated on Daretown Road in Elmer, the school serves students in the early grade levels, typically focusing on foundational education within a tight-knit community setting. Because of its location in a primarily agricultural and residential area, the school maintains a quiet, localized atmosphere that emphasizes a supportive environment for young learners as they begin their academic careers.
As part of the Pittsgrove Township district, the school adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while working to provide personalized attention due to its smaller student population. The school is known for being an integral part of the local Daretown community, often characterized by strong parent involvement and a focus on fostering social and emotional growth alongside traditional academic subjects. It serves as a primary hub for families in the immediate vicinity, reflecting the district's broader commitment to providing stable and accessible public education to residents of South Jersey.
For more information, contact Daretown School at (856) 358-2108 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ELMER, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
DARETOWN SCHOOL is a public school in ELMER, NJ with about 29 enrolled students. See other public other schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 29
- Teachers:
- 10
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 29 students
- Black or African American
- 41.4%
- White
- 37.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Male
- 100.0%
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.