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Walnut Street Elementary School

60 WALNUT ST TOMS RIVER NJ 08753

About Walnut Street Elementary School

Walnut Street Elementary School is located in Toms River, New Jersey, and is part of the highly-rated Toms River Regional School District. The school prides itself on academic progress and community participation. Walnut Street Elementary School strives to provide a well-rounded education that addresses both personal and intellectual growth. AVID programs will help students prepare for college as young as elementary school, STEM programs offer access to innovation in the community through mentorship and events, and strong parental involvement through an active PTO and advisory committee keeps families connected to their children's education. For parents who are looking for a strong academic program, a sense of community, and meaningful opportunities, Walnut Street Elementary School is one of the top elementary schools in New Jersey.

Walnut Street Elementary School Contact Information

Address

60 WALNUT ST TOMS RIVER NJ 08753

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Phone

(732) 505-5900

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 45% in Reading.
60
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
739
Total Students
$70490
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 99 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Walnut Street Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM - 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 36.4%
Asian 4.6%
Hispanic 46.55%
Black 6.9%
Two+ Races 5.55%
Native Am. 0%
White
36.4%
Asian
4.6%
Hispanic
46.55%
Black
6.9%
Two+ Races
5.55%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 739
44.93%
332 Female
55.07%
407 Male

Student Population

739 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

374 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

On September 3, Walnut Street Elementary School kicked off the 2025-26 school year, as children returned with smiles, learning, and a strong sense of community.

FAQ

Q1: What programs are available at Walnut Street Elementary that are unique?

A1: The school has specifically designed programs to meet students' myriad needs and interests.

Q2: What does Walnut Street Elementary School do to support students' physical development?

A2: Daily physical education, movement in schools, and sports programs are all ways the school promotes fitness and healthy habits in each student.

Q3: What opportunities for creative expression do students have at Walnut Street Elementary School?

A3: The school offers students participation in art classes, music opportunities, and performance to learn and explore their creativity.

Q4: In what ways does Walnut Street Elementary School foster students' engagement in community activity?

A4: Service projects, partnerships with local organizations, and school-supported community projects are ways students are engaged in civic responsibilities.

Q5: What programs support student leadership at Walnut Elementary School?

A5: Older students can take on leadership roles through classroom jobs, student council, and peer mentoring programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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