WILLIAM J. MCGINN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

William J. McGinn Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District school district, located in SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ with about 499 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 38 teachers, William J. McGinn Elementary 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.

William J. McGinn Elementary School is a public school located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of strong character. The school community places a high value on collaboration between educators, students, and families, aiming to create a foundation for lifelong learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, McGinn Elementary offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience, including opportunities for creative expression, physical education, and extracurricular engagement. The school is known for its commitment to maintaining high academic standards while cultivating an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates individual student growth. Its location on Roosevelt Avenue makes it a central hub for the local Scotch Plains community, where parental involvement through the PTA and other school-sponsored events plays a vital role in supporting the school’s overall success.

For more information, contact William J. McGinn Elementary School at (908) 233-7950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1100 ROOSEVELT AVENUE
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076
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WILLIAM J. MCGINN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ with about 499 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
499
Teachers:
38.25
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 499 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM J. MCGINN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.

White
70.1%
Hispanic/Latino
12.0%
Asian
9.6%
Two or more races
5.6%
Black or African American
2.6%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

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.