Godwin Elementary School

41 E. Center Street
Midland Park, NJ 07432

godwin.mpsnj.org/

246 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Godwin Elementary School, located at 41 E. Center Street in Midland Park, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages early academic development, social growth, and a love for learning. The school is an integral part of the Midland Park Public School District, which is known for maintaining a focused, community-oriented approach to education that prioritizes student achievement and personalized development.

The school is well-regarded for its supportive atmosphere and commitment to academic excellence. By providing a structured curriculum that spans the formative elementary years, Godwin works to build a strong educational baseline for its students. With its location in the heart of Midland Park, the school benefits from a close-knit environment where parental involvement and community collaboration play a significant role in enhancing the overall student experience, helping to prepare children for their future transition to middle and high school.

246

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Godwin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	49
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	20

White
169 (68.7 %)
Hispanic
49 (19.9 %)
Two or More
20 (8.1 %)
Asian
6 (2.4 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)

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:	Midland Park School District
Phone:	(201)445-5350
Website:	http://godwin.mpsnj.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 15

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 68

Ungraded 17