WASHINGTON SCHOOL
Washington School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lyndhurst Public School District school district, located in LYNDHURST, NJ with about 214 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 16 teachers, Washington School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 School, located at 709 Ridge Road in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Lyndhurst School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational education for children in the early stages of their academic careers. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while promoting social and emotional development among its students.
The school benefits from its location in a residential area, which allows it to maintain strong connections with local families and community members. Washington School operates as part of a district committed to preparing students for middle school through a blend of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on essential academic skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and academic curiosity within its student body.
For more information, contact Washington School at (201) 896-2072 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LYNDHURST, NJ 07071-3215
(201) 896-2072
WASHINGTON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LYNDHURST, NJ with about 214 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lyndhurst Public School District
- Total Students:
- 214
- Teachers:
- 16
- 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 214 students
- White
- 58.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.5%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Black or African American
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Female
- 42.5%
- Male
- 57.5%
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.