MEMORIAL SCHOOL

Memorial School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Totowa Public School District school district, located in TOTOWA, NJ with about 379 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 31 teachers, Memorial 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 School, located at 294 Totowa Road in Totowa, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational institution within the Totowa School District. It is generally recognized as an elementary school that focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the local community. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, character development, and the personal growth of its young students.

Beyond its academic offerings, Memorial School is known for maintaining a community-oriented atmosphere typical of the Totowa district. It works closely with families and staff to create a collaborative educational experience, often prioritizing small-group instruction and student engagement. As a fixture of the Totowa area, the school aims to prepare its students for their subsequent educational transitions while promoting a positive and inclusive school culture.

For more information, contact Memorial School at (973) 956-0010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

294 TOTOWA ROAD
TOTOWA, NJ 07512-2661
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MEMORIAL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TOTOWA, NJ with about 379 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
379
Teachers:
31
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 379 students

White
60.7%
Hispanic/Latino
30.1%
Asian
7.1%
Black or African American
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.