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.

709 RIDGE RD
LYNDHURST, NJ 07071-3215
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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

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* 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.

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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.