CRESCENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Crescent Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waldwick School District school district, located in WALDWICK, NJ with about 353 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 29 teachers, Crescent 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.
Crescent Elementary School, located at 165 Crescent Avenue in Waldwick, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Waldwick School District, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its strong sense of community, frequently involving parents and local residents in school activities and programs to enhance the overall educational experience.
Beyond its core curriculum, Crescent Elementary provides a variety of resources designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The faculty focuses on creating an engaging atmosphere that encourages curiosity and critical thinking, while the administration prioritizes building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. By blending traditional instructional methods with modern educational practices, the school aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition to the middle school level while cultivating a lifelong love of learning.
For more information, contact Crescent Elementary School at (201) 445-0690 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WALDWICK, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0690
CRESCENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WALDWICK, NJ with about 353 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Waldwick School District
- Total Students:
- 353
- Teachers:
- 29.6
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 353 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CRESCENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.2%
- Asian
- 8.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.