Watsessing Elementary School

watsessing.bloomfield.k12.nj.us/

305 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Watsessing Elementary School, located at 71 Prospect Street in Bloomfield, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bloomfield Public School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing a structured and supportive learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. The school is known for its commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and social development, aiming to prepare its student body for the transition to middle school through a comprehensive curriculum that adheres to state standards.

Beyond its academic programming, Watsessing Elementary is a vital component of the local Bloomfield community. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure a well-rounded experience for its students. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student engagement, the school strives to create a positive school culture where children can develop fundamental skills, cultivate friendships, and build the confidence necessary for future success in their educational careers.

305

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watsessing Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	138
Black	105
Asian	18
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
138 (45.2 %)
Black
105 (34.4 %)
White
36 (11.8 %)
Asian
18 (5.9 %)
Two or More
4 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Bloomfield Township School District
Phone:	(973)680-8570
Website:	http://watsessing.bloomfield.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 40

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 35

Ungraded 32