Carl T. Mitnick School

905 Seashore Road
Cape May, NJ 08204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Carl T. Mitnick School serves 463 students in grades 1-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Carl T. Mitnick School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
463 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Carl T. Mitnick School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
16%
33%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
78%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carl T. Mitnick School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Carl T. Mitnick School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Carl T. Mitnick School?
463 students attend Carl T. Mitnick School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Carl T. Mitnick School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl T. Mitnick School?
Carl T. Mitnick School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carl T. Mitnick School offer ?
Carl T. Mitnick School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Carl T. Mitnick School part of?
Carl T. Mitnick School is part of Lower Township Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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