Washington Elementary School

www.hawthorne.k12.nj.us

257 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located on Mohawk Avenue in Hawthorne, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hawthorne Public School District. As a neighborhood-focused elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the well-being of its young students. The school plays an integral role in the local community, striving to prepare children for future academic success by balancing a structured curriculum with extracurricular engagement.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, often characterized by a collaborative relationship between staff, parents, and the Hawthorne community. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and character education, Washington Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. As part of the broader Hawthorne school system, it contributes to the district's overall mission of empowering students to become responsible, life-long learners in a changing world.

257

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	176
Black	15
Asian	4
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
176 (68.5 %)
White
59 (23.0 %)
Black
15 (5.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.6 %)
Two or More
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Hawthorne Public School District
Phone:	(973)423-6495
Website:	http://www.hawthorne.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 35

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 44

Ungraded 25