Watchung Elementary School

www.middlesex.k12.nj.us

221 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Watchung Elementary School is a public school located on Fisher Avenue in Middlesex, New Jersey. As a core component of the Middlesex Public School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for students in the primary grades. The school focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while emphasizing the social-emotional development of its students to prepare them for future academic success.

Beyond core academics, Watchung Elementary is known for cultivating a tight-knit school community that prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and students. The school typically integrates various extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and personalized learning, Watchung Elementary aims to provide a safe and nurturing space where young learners in the Middlesex community can develop both the intellectual and interpersonal skills necessary for lifelong growth.

221

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watchung Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	64
Black	9
Asian	22
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
112 (50.7 %)
Hispanic
64 (29.0 %)
Asian
22 (10.0 %)
Two or More
13 (5.9 %)
Black
9 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Middlesex Borough School District
Phone:	(732)317-6000
Website:	http://www.middlesex.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 53

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 70

Ungraded 6