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Elms Elementary School

PublicGrades -1–5
Jackson, New Jersey · Jackson Township School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students705
Student:Teacher14.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch38%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 446
705
Total Enrollment
State avg: 41%
38%-2.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Elms Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Jackson, New Jersey. The school enrolls 705 students. It is part of the Jackson Township School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictJackson Township School District
County34029
CityJackson
ZIP08527
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID340774000725

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment705
White58.2%
Hispanic / Latino25.8%
Black / African American8.9%
Asian2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races4.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
58.2%
Hispanic
25.8%
Black
8.9%
Asian
2.6%
Two+
4.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %38%
State Avg41%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)