At a glance
Reported students
318
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
318
Pohatcong Township School: 318 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
10.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 298
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9:1
What the reported data says about Pohatcong Township School
Pohatcong Township School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Phillipsburg. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Pohatcong Township School District. NCES reports 318 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 20.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pohatcong Township School
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 20.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.9%
- Hispanic19.2%
- Black7.2%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Pohatcong Township School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Borough School Elementary · Alpha Borough School District | PK–08 | 215 | 0.9 mi |
| Philipsburg Primary School Elementary · Phillipsburg School District | KG–02 | 420 | 2.1 mi |
| Greenwich School Elementary · Greenwich Township School District | PK–05 | 397 | 2.4 mi |
| Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center Elementary · Phillipsburg School District | PK–01 | 449 | 2.7 mi |
| Phillipsburg Elementary School Elementary · Phillipsburg School District | 03–05 | 621 | 2.8 mi |
| Lopatcong Elementary School Elementary · Lopatcong Township School District | PK–04 | 389 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pohatcong Township School
What grades does Pohatcong Township School serve?
Pohatcong Township School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pohatcong Township School District.
How many students attend Pohatcong Township School?
Pohatcong Township School reported 318 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 298 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pohatcong Township School?
The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 318 students and 31.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pohatcong Township School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pohatcong Township School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pohatcong Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pohatcong Township School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pohatcong Township School in?
Pohatcong Township School is part of Pohatcong Township School District, based in Phillipsburg, NJ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pohatcong Township School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alpha Borough School (0.9 mi), Philipsburg Primary School (2.1 mi), Greenwich School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.