Washington Elementary School

600 SCHOOL STREET
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, NJ 07676

www.wwrsd.org/Domain/538

329 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 600 School Street in the Township of Washington, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the local public education system. As part of the Washington Township School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare children for both their future academic careers and their roles as responsible community members.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to maintaining small class sizes and a nurturing atmosphere, which allows teachers to provide individualized attention to students. Beyond the classroom, Washington Elementary is known for its active school community, which frequently collaborates with parents and local stakeholders to host extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By prioritizing strong foundational skills and a collaborative school culture, the institution strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive during their formative years.

329

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	49
Black	3
Asian	30
Two or More	6

White
241 (73.3 %)
Hispanic
49 (14.9 %)
Asian
30 (9.1 %)
Two or More
6 (1.8 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)

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:	Westwood Regional School District
Phone:	(201)664-6440
Website:	http://www.wwrsd.org/Domain/538
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 55

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 47

Ungraded 18