South River Primary School serves 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Attendance Zone: South River Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in South River, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
South River Primary School's student population of 508 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Rankings
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
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
46%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
42%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South River Primary School?
508 students attend South River Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of South River Primary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 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 10:1, which is lower than 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-2 (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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