Berkeley Elementary

www.wwrsd.org/o/berkeley-school

274 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Berkeley Elementary School, located at 47 Berkeley Avenue in Westwood, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Westwood Regional School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a love for learning in its youngest students.

As part of the Westwood Regional School District, Berkeley Elementary focuses on a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with inclusive classroom practices. The school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of a larger regional district, while maintaining the intimate, neighborhood feel of a local elementary school. With a commitment to preparing students for future academic success, Berkeley Elementary provides a well-rounded educational experience supported by dedicated faculty, active parent involvement, and a community focus on student growth and achievement.

274

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berkeley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	57
Black	17
Asian	26
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
158 (57.7 %)
Hispanic
57 (20.8 %)
Asian
26 (9.5 %)
Black
17 (6.2 %)
Two or More
13 (4.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
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:	Westwood Regional School District
Phone:	(201)664-7760
Website:	http://www.wwrsd.org/o/berkeley-school
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 40

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 45