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Tewksbury Elementary School

Grades PK–04 · Elementary · Califon, NJ · NCES 341617000545

At a glance

Reported students

253

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

32

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

7.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

New Jersey elementary enrollment

16th percentile

Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

235

Tewksbury Elementary School: 253 reported students.

State peer staffing position

5th percentile

7.9:1 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
307
Teachers (FTE)
40
Student–teacher ratio
7.7:1

What the reported data says about Tewksbury Elementary School

Tewksbury Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Califon. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Tewksbury Township School District. NCES reports 253 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 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.9:1, below 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 (77.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.3%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. 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 Tewksbury Elementary School

  1. 1How do the reported 7.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
1%
Students with disabilities
17.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
4.3%
Lunch program
No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White77.1%
  • Hispanic10.3%
  • Black0.4%
  • Asian4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
  • Multiracial7.5%

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.

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Public schools near Tewksbury Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Old Farmers Road School

Elementary · Washington Township School District

PK–053453.3 mi
Califon Public School

Elementary · Califon Borough School District

PK–08943.9 mi
Valley View School

Elementary · Lebanon Township School District

PK–042604.6 mi
Round Valley

Elementary · Clinton Township School District

03–053845.8 mi
Bragg Elementary School

Elementary · Chester Township School District

03–052976.1 mi
Dickerson Elementary School

Elementary · Chester Township School District

PK–023566.2 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Tewksbury Elementary School

What grades does Tewksbury Elementary School serve?

Tewksbury Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tewksbury Township School District.

How many students attend Tewksbury Elementary School?

Tewksbury Elementary School reported 253 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 307 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Tewksbury Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 7.9:1, based on 253 students and 32 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 Tewksbury Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Tewksbury Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tewksbury Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Tewksbury Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

4.3% 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 Tewksbury Elementary School in?

Tewksbury Elementary School is part of Tewksbury Township School District, based in Califon, NJ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Tewksbury Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Old Farmers Road School (3.3 mi), Califon Public School (3.9 mi), Valley View School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.