As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of six schools, had an enrollment of 3,164 students and 304.5 classroom teachers (on an
FTE basis), for a
student–teacher ratio of 10.4:1.[1]
The district is classified by the
New Jersey Department of Education as being in
District Factor Group "CD", the sixth-highest of eight groupings. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common
socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J.[4]
In the mid-1990s the student body increased as new employees of casinos moved into the area with their children. The district reached its peak enrollment, 3,975, in the 2002–2003 school year, which it maintained for the subsequent year. Due to the decline in the casino industry, the district began losing students. From 2004 to 2014 enrollment declined by greater than 16%, specifically 639 pupils.[8] From 2006 to 2016, the district's enrollment declined by 600 students.[9]
From 2006 to 2016 there were 60 district job cuts, with nine positions cut in 2016 alone.[9] In 2010 the district proposed cutting 69 jobs.[10] In 2010 the district had proposed closing both pre-kindergarten centers.[11] Additionally between 2006 and 2010 it closed three schools. The numbers of
English as a second language and special education students increased by 2016.[9]
Formerly Oceanville School, which opened around 1927.[14] It closed in 2010.[8] The facility now houses GTPS facilities such as the food service department.[15]
South Egg Harbor Elementary School
The student attendance boundaries changed in 2004 and it closed in 2005. It was smaller compared to most district schools.[8]
Arthur Rann Elementary School[22] with 658 students in grades K-6
Kevin McGloin, principal
Originally established as an elementary school, it became Arthur Rann Middle School (ARMS) at a later point, but changed back into an elementary school when the current middle school opened.[23]
Reeds Road Elementary School[24] with 498 students in grades K-6
Kevin Lightcap, principal
Roland Rogers Elementary School[25] with 522 students in grades K-6
Robin L. Moore, principal
Smithville Elementary School[26] with 562 students in grades K-6
David Ragazzi, principal
Middle school
Galloway Township Middle School[27] with 729 students in grades 7–8
It opened due to an increase of students in the 1990s. In 2000 it had about 900 students and it had about 990 in 2002.[8]
Paula Junker, principal
Administration
Core members of the district's administration are:[28][29]
Stephen Santilli, superintendent
Joy N. Nixon, business administrator and board secretary
Board of education
The district's
board of education, comprised of nine members, sets policy and oversees the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. As a Type II school district, the board's trustees are elected directly by voters to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with three seats up for election each year held (since 2012) as part of the November general election. The board appoints a superintendent to oversee the district's day-to-day operations and a business administrator to supervise the business functions of the district.[30][31][32]
^About Us, Galloway Township Public Schools. Accessed July 25, 2023. "Galloway Township is a PK-6 public school district located in Atlantic County, NJ. The district is comprised of 6 schools"
^Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District 2016 Report Card Narrative,
New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed December 6, 2017. "The Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District serves the communities of Galloway Township, Hamilton Township, Egg Harbor City, Mullica Township and participates in receiving relationships with Port Republic and Washington Township. The geographic area of the district is the largest in the state, covering 324 square miles. The student body of each of the district's three comprehensive high schools, Absegami High School, Cedar Creek High School, and Oakcrest High School, reflects the socioeconomic and ethnic diversity of this geographic area."
^"Home". Galloway Township Public Schools. April 15, 1998. Archived from
the original on April 15, 1998. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
^"Home". Oceanville Kindergarten Learning Center. March 10, 2008. Archived from
the original on March 10, 2008. Retrieved June 14, 2021. 259 South New York Road Oceanville, NJ
^"Free/Reduced Lunch Program". Galloway Township School District. Retrieved June 14, 2021. 259 South New York Road, Galloway, NJ 08205[...]the Food Services Office: 259 South New York Road - Despite the "city name" being different, this is the same location.
^Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Galloway Township School District,
New Jersey Department of Education, for year ending June 30, 2022. Accessed July 25, 2023. "The School District is a Type II district located in the County of Atlantic, State of New Jersey. As a Type II district, the School District functions independently through a Board of Education (the 'Board'). The Board is comprised of nine members elected to three-year terms, These terms are staggered so that three member's terms expire each year. The Superintendent is appointed by the Board to act as executive officer of the School District."
^Board of Education, Galloway Township Public Schools. Accessed July 25, 2023.