Old Farmers Road School

51 OLD FARMERS ROAD
LONG VALLEY, NJ 07853

www.wtschools.org/OFRS

317 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Old Farmers Road School, located in Long Valley, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Washington Township School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, the curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary support to ensure every child reaches their potential.

Beyond academics, the school community is highly active, benefiting from strong parental involvement and a dedicated faculty committed to holistic education. Old Farmers Road School places a significant value on character education and community citizenship, frequently incorporating extracurricular activities and enrichment programs to broaden students' experiences. Situated in a quiet, residential area of Morris County, the school prides itself on maintaining a welcoming, small-town atmosphere that encourages student curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

317

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Old Farmers Road School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	34
Black	4
Asian	12
Two or More	7

White
260 (82.0 %)
Hispanic
34 (10.7 %)
Asian
12 (3.8 %)
Two or More
7 (2.2 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)

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:	Washington Township School District
Phone:	(908)876-3865
Website:	http://www.wtschools.org/OFRS
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 48

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 69

Ungraded 8