EDITH M. DECKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Edith M. Decker Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mount Arlington Public School District school district, located in MT ARLINGTON, NJ with about 110 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 11 teachers, Edith M. Decker Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Edith M. Decker Elementary School, located on Howard Boulevard in Mt. Arlington, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grade levels. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare children for their subsequent years in the Mt. Arlington school district.

Beyond core academics, the school is known for being an integral part of the small, close-knit Mt. Arlington borough. The faculty and staff focus on building a collaborative partnership with parents and the community to enhance the student experience. By providing a blend of structured classroom instruction and extracurricular enrichment, Edith M. Decker Elementary strives to nurture a well-rounded student body in a safe and welcoming neighborhood setting.

For more information, contact Edith M. Decker Elementary School at (973) 398-6400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.