Shirley Foster Elementary School serves 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
23%
34%
Black
65%
14%
White
11%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
66%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chesilhurst Board Of Education School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shirley Foster Elementary School?
104 students attend Shirley Foster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Shirley Foster Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shirley Foster Elementary School?
Shirley Foster Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shirley Foster Elementary School offer ?
Shirley Foster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Shirley Foster Elementary School part of?
Shirley Foster Elementary School is part of Chesilhurst Board Of Education School District.
