As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of five schools, had an enrollment of 1,809 students and 166.9 classroom teachers (on an
FTE basis), for a
student–teacher ratio of 10.8:1.[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.[3]
Awards and recognition
Penn Beach Elementary School was recognized by Governor
Jim McGreevey in 2003 as one of 25 schools selected statewide for the First Annual Governor's School of Excellence award.[4]
Core members of the district's administration are:[13][14]
Michael Brodzik, superintendent
Heather Mayhew, 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.[15][16][17]
^Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Pennsville Township School District,
New Jersey Department of Education, for year ending June 30, 2023. Accessed May 6, 2024. "The Pennsville Township School District is a Type II district located in the County of Salem, State of New Jersey. As a Type II district, the District functions independently through a Board of Education. The Board is comprised of 9 members elected to three-year terms. The purpose of the District is to educate students in grades K-12." See "Roster of Officials" on page 13.