Evergreen Elementary School

2280 EVERGREEN AVENUE
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076

www.spfk12.org/evergreen

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Evergreen Elementary School, located at 2280 Evergreen Avenue in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K–4. As part of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public School District, the school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, child-centered environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The curriculum focuses on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to enhance the learning experience.

Beyond academics, Evergreen Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and character education. The school typically fosters an active partnership between parents, staff, and the local community to create a welcoming atmosphere for young learners. With its focus on personalized instruction and inclusive practices, Evergreen aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the upper elementary and middle school levels while nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

405

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Evergreen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	54
Black	27
Asian	51
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
247 (61.0 %)
Hispanic
54 (13.3 %)
Asian
51 (12.6 %)
Black
27 (6.7 %)
Two or More
22 (5.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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)889-5331
Website:	http://www.spfk12.org/evergreen
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
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 38

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 69

Ungraded 9