PACKANACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PACKANACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Wayne Township Public School District school district, located in WAYNE, NJ with about 421 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 30 teachers, PACKANACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
PACKANACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 190 Oakwood Drive in Wayne, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Wayne Township Public School District. Situated in the heart of the historic Packanack Lake community, the school is well-regarded for fostering a close-knit, supportive educational environment. It serves students from kindergarten through grade five, emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects like language arts, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities in the arts, technology, and physical education.
The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding community, benefiting from active parental involvement and a strong emphasis on character development and social-emotional learning. By promoting a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, students, and families, Packanack Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture. With its focus on high academic standards and a student-centered approach, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact PACKANACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (973) 633-3170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WAYNE, NJ 07470-5652
(973) 633-3170
PACKANACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in WAYNE, NJ with about 421 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wayne Township Public School District
- Total Students:
- 421
- Teachers:
- 30.73
- 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
* 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 421 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PACKANACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.3%
- Asian
- 8.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.