WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Washington Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bergenfield Borough School District school district, located in BERGENFIELD, NJ with about 294 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 19 teachers, Washington Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Washington Elementary School is a public school located in Bergenfield, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Bergenfield Public School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. It places a strong emphasis on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and building a sense of civic responsibility among its diverse student body.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning, often utilizing collaborative teaching methods and modern educational resources to meet the needs of each individual child. Beyond the standard curriculum, Washington Elementary typically provides various extracurricular opportunities and programs that encourage parent involvement and community engagement, aiming to create a holistic educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school.
For more information, contact Washington Elementary School at (201) 385-8771 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BERGENFIELD, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8771
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BERGENFIELD, NJ with about 294 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bergenfield Borough School District
- Total Students:
- 294
- Teachers:
- 19.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 294 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 49.3%
- Asian
- 27.9%
- White
- 12.9%
- Black or African American
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 53.4%
- Male
- 46.6%
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.