WEST AMWELL TWP SCHOOL

WEST AMWELL TWP SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Hunterdon Regional School District school district, located in Lambertville, NJ with about 231 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, WEST AMWELL TWP SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

West Amwell Township School is a small, community-focused public elementary school located in Lambertville, New Jersey. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its intimate learning environment and commitment to fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community. Because of its relatively small student population, the school is able to provide a personalized educational experience that emphasizes individualized attention and a supportive atmosphere.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with a focus on character development and social-emotional growth. As the only school in the West Amwell Township School District, it acts as a central hub for the community, often participating in local events and encouraging strong parental involvement. With its location in the scenic rural landscape of Hunterdon County, the school prioritizes a well-rounded education, often integrating the local environment into its programming to promote a sense of citizenship and responsibility among its students.

For more information, contact WEST AMWELL TWP SCHOOL at (609) 397-0819 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1417 Rt 179
Lambertville, NJ 08530
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WEST AMWELL TWP SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lambertville, NJ with about 231 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
231
Teachers:
26.31
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 231 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST AMWELL TWP SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
86.1%
Hispanic/Latino
6.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black or African American
3.0%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.