Washington School

lodi.k12.nj.us/schools/washington

339 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington School, located at 310 N Main Street in Lodi, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Lodi School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a key role in the local community by providing foundational education to children in the early stages of their academic careers. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success as they transition to middle school.

Like many schools within the Lodi district, Washington School focuses on maintaining a structured classroom setting while encouraging active participation from both students and parents. By utilizing standard state curricula, the faculty works to meet the diverse needs of its student population, aiming to cultivate both academic achievement and character growth. Its location in the heart of Lodi makes it a central hub for families, reflecting the community’s broader dedication to prioritizing education and local engagement.

339

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington School
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	202
Black	23
Asian	28
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
202 (59.6 %)
White
82 (24.2 %)
Asian
28 (8.3 %)
Black
23 (6.8 %)
Two or More
3 (0.9 %)
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:	Lodi School District
Phone:	(973)777-8513
Website:	http://lodi.k12.nj.us/schools/washington
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 30

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 44

Ungraded 14