Englewood on the Palisades Charter School

65 WEST DEMAREST AVENUE
ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631

Charter School 303 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Englewood on the Palisades Charter School (EPCS) is a public charter school located in Englewood, New Jersey, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. As a tuition-free institution, it operates independently of the local district school board, focusing on a mission to provide a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its commitment to small class sizes and personalized instruction, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school community places a strong emphasis on character development, civic responsibility, and active parental involvement. By fostering a close-knit learning environment, EPCS seeks to address the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining high expectations for academic achievement. Because it is a charter school, it often draws families from the surrounding region who are seeking an alternative educational model that prioritizes a structured curriculum, community engagement, and a supportive social-emotional framework.

303

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Englewood on the Palisades Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	155
Black	103
Asian	24
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

Hispanic
155 (51.2 %)
Black
103 (34.0 %)
Asian
24 (7.9 %)
Two or More
14 (4.6 %)
White
5 (1.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Englewood on the Palisades Charter School
Phone:	(201)569-9765
Website:	http://epcs.ws
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 29

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 27