William Woodruff School

BRIARWOOD DR WEST
BERKELEY HTS, NJ 07922

www.bhpsnj.org

234 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

William Woodruff School is a public elementary school located in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. It is part of the Berkeley Heights Public Schools district, which is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where faculty and staff prioritize both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of their students.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to prepare students for the modern classroom. Beyond academics, William Woodruff places a significant emphasis on community involvement, encouraging active participation from families through a dedicated PTA. By promoting a culture of collaboration and mutual respect, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to the higher grade levels within the Berkeley Heights school system.

234

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Woodruff School
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	34
Black	5
Asian	42
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
129 (55.1 %)
Asian
42 (17.9 %)
Hispanic
34 (14.5 %)
Two or More
23 (9.8 %)
Black
5 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berkeley Heights School District
Phone:	(908)464-1723
Website:	http://www.bhpsnj.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 84