WINFIELD SCOTT SCHOOL NO. 2

Winfield Scott School No. 2 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Elizabeth Public Schools school district, located in ELIZABETH, NJ with about 695 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 58 teachers, Winfield Scott School No. 2 has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Winfield Scott School No. 2, located at 125 Madison Avenue in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Elizabeth Public Schools district. As part of a large urban school system, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education in a diverse, community-focused environment. It serves as an essential hub for local families, offering a structured academic program designed to prepare students for middle school through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student development, emphasizing not only core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics but also social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the Elizabeth district, Winfield Scott No. 2 focuses on fostering an inclusive atmosphere that supports students from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds. By engaging with the local community and utilizing district resources, the school strives to provide a stable learning environment that addresses the unique needs of its student population in the heart of Elizabeth.

For more information, contact Winfield Scott School No. 2 at (908) 436-6150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.