Southard Elementary School serves 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
335 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
15%
34%
Black
3%
14%
White
78%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southard Elementary School?
335 students attend Southard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Southard Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southard Elementary School?
Southard Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southard Elementary School offer ?
Southard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Southard Elementary School part of?
Southard Elementary School is part of Howell Township Public School District.
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