Memorial School

totowa.k12.nj.us/

416 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Memorial School, located at 294 Totowa Road in Totowa, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational institution within the Totowa School District. It is generally recognized as an elementary school that focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the local community. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, character development, and the personal growth of its young students.

Beyond its academic offerings, Memorial School is known for maintaining a community-oriented atmosphere typical of the Totowa district. It works closely with families and staff to create a collaborative educational experience, often prioritizing small-group instruction and student engagement. As a fixture of the Totowa area, the school aims to prepare its students for their subsequent educational transitions while promoting a positive and inclusive school culture.

416

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	136
Black	16
Asian	37
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
224 (53.8 %)
Hispanic
136 (32.7 %)
Asian
37 (8.9 %)
Black
16 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
Two or More
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:	Totowa Public School District
Phone:	(973)956-0010
Website:	http://totowa.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 63

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 83

Ungraded 23