Willard Elementary School

willard.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/

471 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Willard Elementary School, located on Morningside Road in Ridgewood, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Ridgewood Public Schools district, it is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, a robust curriculum, and a supportive learning environment. The school prioritizes the development of the "whole child," balancing rigorous intellectual challenges with social-emotional growth and the cultivation of character, reflecting the community’s high standards for education.

Beyond the classroom, Willard is noted for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school fosters a collaborative atmosphere where staff, students, and families work together to enrich the educational experience through various extracurricular programs, events, and community service initiatives. With its focus on fostering curiosity, inclusivity, and personal responsibility, Willard Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Ridgewood neighborhood, consistently preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

471

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	39
Black	1
Asian	74
Two or More	47

White
310 (65.8 %)
Asian
74 (15.7 %)
Two or More
47 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
39 (8.3 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Ridgewood Public School District
Phone:	(201)670-2770
Website:	http://willard.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
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 58

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 77

Ungraded 9