South River Primary School

22 David Street
South River, NJ 08882
(School attendance zone shown in map)
South River Primary School serves 448 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 52% 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: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

South River Primary School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
448 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of South River Primary School is 0.62, 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
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
38%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South River Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South River Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
48%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South River Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South River Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of South River Primary 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
32%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South River Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South River Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend South River Primary School?
448 students attend South River Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of South River Primary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% 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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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