Watchung Elementary School

www.montclair.k12.nj.us

394 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Watchung Elementary School is a vibrant, community-focused public school located in the heart of Montclair, New Jersey. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. As part of the Montclair Public Schools district, Watchung benefits from a diverse student body and a curriculum that integrates traditional core subjects with a focus on social-emotional learning and character development.

The school is particularly noted for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in enhancing the educational experience. With its historic charm and commitment to modern pedagogical practices, Watchung Elementary aims to cultivate curious, lifelong learners. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and collaborative, prioritizing both the intellectual growth and the personal well-being of its students as they prepare for the transition to middle school.

394

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watchung Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	58
Black	43
Asian	32
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	1

White
218 (55.3 %)
Hispanic
58 (14.7 %)
Black
43 (10.9 %)
Two or More
42 (10.7 %)
Asian
32 (8.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Montclair Public School District
Phone:	(973)509-4259
Website:	http://www.montclair.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 63

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 65

Ungraded 19