CATHERINE A DWYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rockaway Township School District school district, located in WHARTON, NJ with about 305 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 30 teachers, Catherine A Dwyer 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.

Catherine A. Dwyer Elementary School, located on Mt. Hope Avenue in Wharton, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young students. The school is committed to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills, aiming to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school within the Wharton Borough School District.

The school is characterized by its neighborhood-focused atmosphere, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty works to address the diverse learning styles of its student body while promoting a positive school culture. Through various extracurricular activities and academic initiatives, Catherine A. Dwyer Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of citizenship and a lifelong curiosity for learning in all of its students.

For more information, contact Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School at (973) 361-7450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.