South River Primary School serves 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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South River Primary School's student population of 465 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
The diversity score of South River Primary School is 0.61, which is less 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
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
42%
34%
Black
6%
14%
White
46%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend South River Primary School?
465 students attend South River Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of South River Primary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South River Primary School?
South River Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does South River Primary School offer ?
South River Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South River Primary School part of?
South River Primary School is part of South River Public School District.
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