School One Elementary

563 WILLOW AVENUE
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076

www.spfk12.org/schoolone

406 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

School One Elementary, located on Willow Avenue in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K–4. As part of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive, child-centered learning environment. The curriculum focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also emphasizing the development of social-emotional skills and character education.

The school is known for its strong sense of community, fostered by active parent involvement and collaborative partnerships between staff, families, and the local neighborhood. School One typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting. With a focus on inclusive practices and individualized instruction, the school strives to prepare its young learners for academic success while cultivating a positive and welcoming atmosphere for all students.

406

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School One Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	81
Black	33
Asian	45
Two or More	21

White
226 (55.7 %)
Hispanic
81 (20.0 %)
Asian
45 (11.1 %)
Black
33 (8.1 %)
Two or More
21 (5.2 %)

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:	Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District
Phone:	(908)322-7731
Website:	http://www.spfk12.org/schoolone
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
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

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 77

Ungraded 8