Washington Elementary School

900 St. Marks Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090

www.washington.westfieldnjk12.org

263 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 900 St. Marks Avenue in Westfield, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public primary school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Westfield Public School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for maintaining a strong academic focus while fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty, robust curriculum, and commitment to preparing students for the rigors of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic reputation, Washington Elementary is known for its collaborative school culture, where parents, teachers, and administrators work closely together to enhance the educational experience. The school places a high value on character development and community involvement, often hosting events and programs that promote inclusivity and student engagement. Its location in a quiet residential area of Westfield further contributes to its appeal as a neighborhood school that prioritizes a safe and nurturing atmosphere for its diverse student body.

263

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	28
Black	1
Asian	24
Two or More	17

White
193 (73.4 %)
Hispanic
28 (10.6 %)
Asian
24 (9.1 %)
Two or More
17 (6.5 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Westfield Public School District
Phone:	(908)789-4600
Website:	http://www.washington.westfieldnjk12.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
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

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 54