The Atlantic County Special Services School District is a special education public school district located in the Mays Landing section of Hamilton Township, serving the educational needs of classified students ages 3 to 21 from Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools serves 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools's student population of 193 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
34%
34%
Black
28%
15%
White
26%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools often compared to?
Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Learning Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools?
193 students attend Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools?
Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools offer ?
Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools part of?
Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools is part of Atlantic County Special Services School District.
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