WASHINGTON IRVING SCHOOL #4

WASHINGTON IRVING SCHOOL #4 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Garfield Public School District school district, located in GARFIELD, NJ with about 426 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 36 teachers, WASHINGTON IRVING SCHOOL #4 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.

WASHINGTON IRVING SCHOOL #4, located at 12 Madonna Place in Garfield, New Jersey, serves as a public elementary school within the Garfield Public School District. The school typically caters to students in the early elementary grades, providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, literacy, and numeracy. As part of the Garfield school system, it is committed to fostering a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop both academically and socially during their formative years.

The school is characterized by its neighborhood-centric approach, serving the local Garfield community by providing a structured educational setting that prioritizes student engagement and teacher-led instruction. Like other schools in the district, Washington Irving #4 focuses on preparing its students for success in higher grade levels through a blend of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its student population. Prospective parents and community members often view the school as an integral part of the local infrastructure that plays a key role in the educational development of Garfield’s youth.

For more information, contact WASHINGTON IRVING SCHOOL #4 at (973) 340-5034 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.