Theunis Dey Elementary School

www.wayneschools.com

435 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Theunis Dey Elementary School, located at 55 Webster Drive in Wayne, New Jersey, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Wayne Township Public School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school places a high value on building a strong community partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Theunis Dey is known for providing a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to challenge students and pique their interests. The school focuses on cultivating critical thinking, collaboration, and character education, encouraging students to become responsible citizens. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the staff at Theunis Dey strives to prepare children for the transition to middle school while creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

435

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Theunis Dey Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	73
Black	7
Asian	17
Two or More	15

White
323 (74.3 %)
Hispanic
73 (16.8 %)
Asian
17 (3.9 %)
Two or More
15 (3.4 %)
Black
7 (1.6 %)

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:	Wayne Township Public School District
Phone:	(973)633-3155
Website:	http://www.wayneschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
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

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 77

Ungraded 3