publicelementaryGrade 3-5

South River Elementary School

81 Johnson Place, South River, NJ 08882, United States

+1 (732) 613-4073

http://es.srivernj.org/

3.0

Overall Rating

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South River Elementary School Overview

About This School

South River Elementary School is a public elementary in South River, New Jersey, serving 496 students in grades Grade 3-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 34% proficiency in ELA and 26% proficiency in math. The school maintains a staff of 56 teachers with an average salary of $73,505 and an 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Support services include one counselor for every 248 students. The student body is composed of 51% female and 49% male students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 48% Hispanic, 39% White, 8% Black, 3% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

496

Total Students

Grade 3-5

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

56 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts34%

Mathematics26%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 3-5

County

Middlesex County

Students per Counselor

248:1

South River Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

34%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 27%State Avg: 50%

26%

Mathematics

City Avg: 17%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 38:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

248

Students per Counselor

South River Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$73,505

City Avg: $73,505

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio8:1

Students per Counselor248:1

South River Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

48.59%

Male

51.41%

Female

Total Enrollment: 496 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White39.11%

Hispanic47.78%

Asian1.41%

Black8.27%

Two or More Races3.23%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About South River Elementary School

Q: What is South River Elementary School?

A: South River Elementary School is a elementary public located in South River.

Q: How many students attend South River Elementary School?

A: South River Elementary School has approximately 496 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at South River Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at South River Elementary School is 8:1.

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Detailed Information about South River Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About South River Elementary School - South River, NJ

Quick Facts about South River Elementary School
School Name	South River Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 3-5
Location	81 Johnson Place, South River, NJ 08882, South River, NJ
County	Middlesex County
Phone	+1 (732) 613-4073
Total Students	496
Student-Teacher Ratio	8:1
Full-Time Teachers	56
Rating	3/10
ELA Proficiency	34%
Math Proficiency	26%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about South River Elementary School

What is South River Elementary School?

South River Elementary School is a elementary public located in South River.

How many students attend South River Elementary School?

South River Elementary School has approximately 496 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South River Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at South River Elementary School is 8:1.

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