Daretown School

Salem County Special Services School District

32 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

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.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daretown School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	4
Black	12
Two or More	6

Black
12 (37.5 %)
White
10 (31.2 %)
Two or More
6 (18.8 %)
Hispanic
4 (12.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Salem County Special Services School District
Phone:	(856)358-2108
Website:	http://SCSSSD.ORG
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 1 1

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 2

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 3

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 2

Grade 12 1

Ungraded 16