Redwood Elementary School

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426 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Redwood Elementary School, located at 75 Redwood Avenue in West Orange, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the West Orange Public School District, the school is situated in a suburban residential area and is recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment. The school prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and the integration of technology to prepare students for middle school transitions.

Beyond its academic focus, Redwood Elementary is known for its active parent-teacher involvement and a variety of extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement. The school community emphasizes inclusivity and character education, aiming to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. By maintaining small class sizes and a dedicated staff, Redwood seeks to provide a personalized educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining the high standards of the West Orange district.

426

Total Students

47.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Redwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	132
Black	135
Asian	29
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	2

Black
135 (31.7 %)
Hispanic
132 (31.0 %)
White
89 (20.9 %)
Two or More
39 (9.2 %)
Asian
29 (6.8 %)
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:	West Orange Public Schools
Phone:	(973)669-5457
Website:	http://www.woboe.org/Domain/12
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 60

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 76

Ungraded 25