DANIEL WEBSTER SCHOOL

Daniel Webster School is a public elementary school that is part of the Weehawken Public School District school district, located in WEEHAWKEN, NJ with about 414 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. With about 37 teachers, Daniel Webster School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Daniel Webster School, located at 2700 Palisade Avenue in Weehawken, New Jersey, serves as a key elementary educational institution within the Weehawken School District. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to providing a nurturing and academically rigorous environment for young learners. Situated in a community known for its scenic views of the Manhattan skyline, the school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of local identity and community engagement, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded foundation in both core subjects and character development.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Daniel Webster School is recognized for its efforts to integrate modern educational practices with a supportive classroom atmosphere. The school emphasizes small class sizes and personalized instruction, allowing teachers to address the individual needs of a diverse student body. By prioritizing collaborative learning and active parental involvement, the school maintains a reputation for academic excellence and continues to be a central pillar of the Weehawken neighborhood, preparing its students for future success in higher-level education.

For more information, contact Daniel Webster School at (201) 422-6150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2700 PALISADE AVE
Daniel Webster School
WEEHAWKEN, NJ 07086
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DANIEL WEBSTER SCHOOL is a public school in WEEHAWKEN, NJ with about 414 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
414
Teachers:
37
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
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 414 students

Hispanic/Latino
47.6%
White
34.5%
Asian
14.0%
Black or African American
3.9%

Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%

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.