WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Washington Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Little Ferry Public School District school district, located in LITTLE FERRY, NJ with about 497 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 26:1. 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 at 123 Liberty Street in Little Ferry, New Jersey. Serving students in the local community, the school is part of the Little Ferry School District and is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for children in their formative elementary years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and social development among its diverse student body.
In addition to its core curriculum, Washington Elementary focuses on cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The facility serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, offering various programs and initiatives aimed at preparing students for future educational success. By balancing academic rigor with extracurricular engagement, the school strives to equip its students with the essential skills and values necessary for their transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Washington Elementary School at (201) 641-6760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 07643-1710
(201) 641-6760
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LITTLE FERRY, NJ with about 497 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Little Ferry Public School District
- Total Students:
- 497
- Teachers:
- 19
- 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 497 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 45.7%
- White
- 26.8%
- Asian
- 20.9%
- Black or African American
- 3.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.