George Washington School

www.edgewaterschools.org

318 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

George Washington School, located at 801 Undercliff Avenue in Edgewater, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Edgewater School District, the school is situated in a vibrant, growing community along the Hudson River waterfront. It is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school.

Academically, George Washington School emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while integrating technology into the daily curriculum to keep students engaged. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages a well-rounded education by offering various extracurricular activities and emphasizing social-emotional learning. With its proximity to New York City and its position within a close-knit suburban district, the school balances a focus on rigorous academic standards with a strong sense of community and school pride.

318

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington School
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	51
Black	10
Asian	161
Two or More	11

Asian
161 (50.6 %)
White
85 (26.7 %)
Hispanic
51 (16.0 %)
Two or More
11 (3.5 %)
Black
10 (3.1 %)

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:	Edgewater School District
Phone:	(201)945-4106
Website:	http://www.edgewaterschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 81

Ungraded 15