Washington Avenue School

296 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Washington Avenue School, located at 102 Washington Avenue in Chatham, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students in grades K–3. As part of the School District of the Chathams, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, a supportive learning environment, and a strong sense of community. The institution focuses on foundational education, prioritizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to ensure that young learners build the skills necessary for success as they transition to the upper elementary grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the suburban culture of Chatham, often characterized by high levels of parent involvement and a collaborative relationship between educators and families. Its campus provides a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both rigorous academic work and enriching extracurricular activities. By fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture, Washington Avenue School consistently maintains a reputation for high student achievement and remains a cornerstone of the local community’s educational infrastructure.

296

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	21
Black	1
Asian	43
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
211 (71.3 %)
Asian
43 (14.5 %)
Hispanic
21 (7.1 %)
Two or More
19 (6.4 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
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:	School District of the Chathams
Phone:	(973)457-2510
Website:	http://www.chatham-nj.org/was
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 74

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 76

Ungraded 5