Lester D. Wilson Elementary School

www.alexandriaschools.org

191 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Lester D. Wilson Elementary School is a public school located in Pittstown, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 3. As part of the Alexandria Township School District, the school is situated in a rural setting, providing a tight-knit community atmosphere for its younger learners. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while prioritizing social-emotional development, emphasizing early literacy, numeracy, and character education to prepare students for their transition to the upper elementary grades.

The school is known for its supportive environment, characterized by small class sizes and a dedicated faculty committed to individualized instruction. Beyond the standard curriculum, Lester D. Wilson incorporates various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to engage young children’s curiosity. By fostering a collaborative partnership between families, teachers, and the local community, the school aims to cultivate a safe and nurturing space where students can develop both academically and personally during their formative years.

191

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lester D. Wilson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	9
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	12

White
164 (85.9 %)
Two or More
12 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
9 (4.7 %)
Black
4 (2.1 %)
Asian
2 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alexandria Township School District
Phone:	(908)996-6812
Website:	http://www.alexandriaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 27

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 36