TAMAQUES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TAMAQUES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Westfield Public School District school district, located in WESTFIELD, NJ with about 407 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade 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 33 teachers, TAMAQUES 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.
TAMAQUES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Willow Grove Road in Westfield, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Westfield Public School District, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and academic excellence. It prides itself on a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing a well-rounded education that prepares students for the transition to the middle school level.
Beyond its core curriculum, Tamaques is recognized for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in the school’s vibrant culture. The school offers a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and community-focused initiatives that help create an engaging learning experience. With its commitment to high academic standards and inclusive school spirit, Tamaques remains a cornerstone of the Westfield educational system, consistently striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body.
For more information, contact TAMAQUES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (908) 789-4580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WESTFIELD, NJ 07090-3519
(908) 789-4580
TAMAQUES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WESTFIELD, NJ with about 407 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Westfield Public School District
- Total Students:
- 407
- Teachers:
- 33
- 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
* 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 407 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TAMAQUES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.4%
- Asian
- 11.1%
- Black or African American
- 3.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.5%
- Male
- 55.5%
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.