Woodland School

51 JOHNSTON DRIVE
CONVENT STATION, NJ 07961

www.morrisschooldistrict.org

295 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Woodland School, located on Johnston Drive in Convent Station, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Morris School District, a diverse and high-achieving district that serves the communities of Morristown, Morris Township, and Morris Plains. The school is well-regarded for its collaborative learning environment, which emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the fostering of a strong sense of community among its students, staff, and families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be comprehensive and challenging, focusing on core subjects while integrating technology and creative enrichment opportunities to support diverse learning styles. Beyond the classroom, Woodland School is known for its active parent-teacher association and a wide array of extracurricular programs that encourage students to explore interests in the arts, athletics, and social advocacy. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive, inclusive culture, the school aims to prepare its students for successful transitions to the middle school level and beyond.

295

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodland School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	122
Black	28
Asian	12
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Hispanic
122 (41.4 %)
White
121 (41.0 %)
Black
28 (9.5 %)
Asian
12 (4.1 %)
Two or More
11 (3.7 %)
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:	Morris School District
Phone:	(973)292-2230
Website:	http://www.morrisschooldistrict.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 99

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 96

Ungraded 10