HARRINGTON PARK SCHOOL
Harrington Park School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harrington Park School District school district, located in HARRINGTON PARK, NJ with about 608 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 52 teachers, Harrington Park School 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.
Harrington Park School, located at 191 Harriot Avenue in Harrington Park, New Jersey, serves as the singular public school within its district, educating students from preschool through eighth grade. The school is known for its close-knit, community-oriented environment, reflecting the small-town character of the borough. It places a strong emphasis on providing a rigorous academic foundation while fostering personal growth, aiming to prepare students for the transition to Northern Valley Regional High School.
The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and commitment to integrating modern educational practices with traditional values. Beyond core academics, Harrington Park School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including arts, music, and athletics, which contribute to a well-rounded student experience. By maintaining relatively small class sizes and encouraging active parental involvement, the school creates a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes both the social-emotional development and the scholastic achievement of its student body.
For more information, contact Harrington Park School at (201) 768-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HARRINGTON PARK, NJ 07640-1401
(201) 768-5700
HARRINGTON PARK SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HARRINGTON PARK, NJ with about 608 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Harrington Park School District
- Total Students:
- 608
- Teachers:
- 52.5
- 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
* 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 608 students
- White
- 59.2%
- Asian
- 26.3%
- Two or more races
- 8.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.