Morris Namias Shalom Torah Academy

639 Abbington Drive, East Windsor, NJ, 08520-0852 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Shalom Torah Academy provides Jewish communities with the highest caliber education through our pre-schools, elementary, and junior high schools. In addition, an emphasis is made on nurturing our students to build their self confidence, self esteem and self worth, by providing an atmosphere of love, and caring. By keeping a small classroom setting, a close relationship is fostered between teacher and student. An early educational foundation at Shalom Torah Academy helps develop a child's identity, importance and role as an American Jew. His or her sense of security, self image and quality of life are therefore greatly enhanced. These are the ingredients for a successful high achiever. Every child who comes to Shalom is afforded an opportunity to enjoy a positive and meaningful experience in Jewish living. They learn how to apply and synthesize the ideals of our Jewish heritage in our modern society. Our philosophy at Shalom is to meet the needs of every child. We want to give each child not only the knowledge needed to become a productive member of society, but also the skills to be a life-long learner....

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School Overview:

 
Morris Namias Shalom Torah Academy
School Type Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)
Religious Affiliation Jewish
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County Mercer County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students 139 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NJ) School Avg.
% Students of Color 1% 32%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 39 students
Kind - 16 students
Grade 1 - 11 students
Grade 2 - 9 students
Grade 3 - 13 students
Grade 4 - 8 students
Grade 5 - 11 students
Grade 6 - 7 students
Grade 7 - 18 students
Grade 8 - 7 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 18 teachers
This School
(NJ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • Shalom Torah Academy provides Jewish communities with the highest caliber education through our pre-schools, elementary, and junior high schools. In addition, an emphasis is made on nurturing our students to build their self confidence, self esteem and self worth, by providing an atmosphere of love, and caring. By keeping a small classroom setting, a close relationship is fostered between teacher and student. An early educational foundation at Shalom Torah Academy helps develop a child's identity, importance and role as an American Jew. His or her sense of security, self image and quality of life are therefore greatly enhanced. These are the ingredients for a successful high achiever. Every child who comes to Shalom is afforded an opportunity to enjoy a positive and meaningful experience in Jewish living. They learn how to apply and synthesize the ideals of our Jewish heritage in our modern society. Our philosophy at Shalom is to meet the needs of every child. We want to give each child not only the knowledge needed to become a productive member of society, but also the skills to be a life-long learner.
  • Profile last updated: 02/17/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (08520)
School Zip (08520)
(NJ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 24,723 people 8,413,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 48% 36%
Population Average Age 37 years old 36 years old
Average Household size 2.6 persons 2.7 persons
Median Household Income $67,655 $57,061
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.6 rooms 5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 36 years old 46 years old
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Zipcode (08520)


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% Owning / % Renting 69% / 31% 62% / 38%

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