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Enrollment
582
Elementary
DISTRICT 560 · STATE 405
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 340870004650
George J. Mitchell Elementary School
950 ROUTE 539, LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ 08087 · (609) 296-7131 · Ocean County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL582 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
55 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.3:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
318 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 41%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 178 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 228 | 39% |
| Grade 2 | 176 | 30% |
Student demographics
37%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
George J. Mitchell Elementary School→Frog Pond Elementary School
Based on grade levels within Little Egg Harbor Township School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like George J. Mitchell Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| George J. Mitchell Elementary School this school | 582 | 54.6% | N/A |
| Frog Pond Elementary School LITTLE EGG HARBOR | 780 | 54.0% | 35.5% |
| Myron L. Powell Elementary School CEDARVILLE | 479 | 49.9% | 33.6% |
| Carl T. Mitnick School CAPE MAY | 428 | 54.7% | N/A |
| Commercial Township School PORT NORRIS | 505 | 54.7% | 22.7% |
| Memorial School UNION BEACH | 630 | 43.5% | 38.4% |
Matched among New Jersey elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where George J. Mitchell Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Ocean County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 582 | #257 of 1,562 | #19 of 70 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.6:1 | #508 of 1,390 | #15 of 59 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 36.9% | #1,117 of 1,392 | #39 of 59 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 54.6% | #530 of 1,481 | #19 of 67 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.5% | #756 of 798 | #28 of 30 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
582
+5 (+1%) vs 2020
-8% since 1990-91, when it was 631
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
was 10.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 582 | 55 | 10.6:1 | 55% (318) |
| 2023-24 | 582 | 63 | 9.2:1 | 52% (303) |
| 2022-23 | 585 | 60.5 | 9.7:1 | 48% (282) |
| 2020-21 | 577 | 55 | 10.5:1 | 48% (276) |
| 2017-18 | 591 | 54 | 10.9:1 | 45% (263) |
| 2015-16 | 578 | 58 | 10.0:1 | 43% (246) |
| 2010-11 | 992 | 72 | 13.8:1 | 35% (346) |
| 2000-01 | 814 | 50 | 16.3:1 | 24% (194) |
| 1990-91 | 631 | 35 | 18.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for George J. Mitchell Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (591 to 582); teachers up 2% (54 to 55).
About George J. Mitchell Elementary School
Students in LITTLE EGG HARBOR, New Jersey, attend George J. Mitchell Elementary School, a mid-sized elementary school. Its grade span covers kindergarten through 2, with 582 students on the rolls. That compares with an average of about 405 students for elementary schools in New Jersey.
George J. Mitchell Elementary School falls under Little Egg Harbor Township School District, which has 3 schools enrolling 1,680 students.
Federal enrollment data show George J. Mitchell Elementary School is 78% White. Other groups include 13% Hispanic, 5% Black, and 3% multiracial. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 37%.
George J. Mitchell Elementary School has 55 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The school's 10.6:1 compares with an average of 11.4:1 for elementary schools in New Jersey. The school has 55% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That rate is above the 44% average among public schools in Ocean County.
In the surrounding county, Ocean County, the median household earns about $89,863 a year, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. Ocean County has 117 public schools with about 66,051 students, including George J. Mitchell Elementary School.
Robert C. Wood Sr Early Childhood Center is less than a tenth of a mile from George J. Mitchell Elementary School, the shortest distance to any other public school. Other public schools within five miles: 6.
George J. Mitchell Elementary School falls in the Rural: Fringe locale category, used for schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
In 2020-21, George J. Mitchell Elementary School enrolled 577; in 2024-25, 582.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at George J. Mitchell Elementary School. You can also rate the school on this page.
Ocean County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
654,362
Census ACS
Median income
$89,863
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
117
66,051 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Little Egg Harbor Township School District
- Frog Pond Elementary SchoolElementary · 780 students
- Robert C. Wood Sr Early Childhood CenterElementary · 318 students
Other schools in LITTLE EGG HARBOR
- Pinelands Regional High SchoolHigh · 1,063 students
- Frog Pond Elementary SchoolElementary · 780 students
- Pinelands Regional Jr. High SchoolMiddle · 500 students
- Robert C. Wood Sr Early Childhood CenterElementary · 318 students
Nearby schools
- Robert C. Wood Sr Early Childhood Center0.0 mi · 318
- Pinelands Regional Jr. High School1.0 mi · 500
- Frog Pond Elementary School1.1 mi · 780
- Pinelands Regional High School1.1 mi · 1,063
- Tuckerton Elementary School1.3 mi · 308
- Eagleswood Elementary School3.8 mi · 136
Frequently asked questions
About George J. Mitchell Elementary SchoolHow large is George J. Mitchell Elementary School?
George J. Mitchell Elementary School enrolls approximately 582 students in grades KG-02.
Is George J. Mitchell Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
George J. Mitchell Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
How many students per teacher at George J. Mitchell Elementary School?
Approximately 10.6:1 students per teacher at George J. Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at George J. Mitchell Elementary School?
At George J. Mitchell Elementary School, the student body is approximately 78% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees George J. Mitchell Elementary School?
George J. Mitchell Elementary School is overseen by Little Egg Harbor Township School District in Ocean County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.