MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Memorial Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Haledon School District school district, located in NORTH HALEDON, NJ with about 363 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 29 teachers, Memorial Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Memorial Elementary School, located at 201 Squaw Brook Road in North Haledon, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational facility for the community’s youngest learners. As part of the North Haledon School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children in the early elementary grades, focusing on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic program, Memorial Elementary is known for being an integral part of the close-knit North Haledon community. The school places a high value on collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and parents, often hosting events that encourage family involvement. By emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience—which often includes enrichment activities in the arts and physical education—Memorial Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to the middle school level while cultivating a lifelong love for learning.

For more information, contact Memorial Elementary School at (973) 427-8993 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.