Betsy Ross Elementary

www.mahwah.k12.nj.us/Domain/13

276 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Betsy Ross Elementary School is a public school located in Mahwah, New Jersey, serving students in grades K–3. As part of the Mahwah Township Public School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that focuses on building a strong academic and social foundation during the primary years of education. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages intellectual curiosity while promoting character development and community involvement.

The school benefits from being part of a highly-rated district, characterized by dedicated faculty and a strong partnership between parents and educators. Betsy Ross Elementary is recognized for its commitment to inclusive learning, offering various resources to help students thrive academically and emotionally. With its focus on early childhood development and a nurturing school culture, the institution aims to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to the upper elementary grades and beyond.

276

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Betsy Ross Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	32
Black	5
Asian	38
Two or More	17
American Indian	4

White
180 (65.2 %)
Asian
38 (13.8 %)
Hispanic
32 (11.6 %)
Two or More
17 (6.2 %)
Black
5 (1.8 %)
American Indian
4 (1.4 %)

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:	Mahwah Township Public School District
Phone:	(201)762-2250
Website:	http://www.mahwah.k12.nj.us/Domain/13
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
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

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 80