Walnut Street School

www.woodburysch.com/walnut

129 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Street School, located in Woodbury, New Jersey, is a historic public elementary school that serves as a cornerstone of its local community. Part of the Woodbury City Public Schools district, the institution is known for its focus on fostering a supportive, nurturing learning environment for young students. The school typically emphasizes foundational education, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong character, aiming to prepare its students for their future academic endeavors.

The school is notable not only for its commitment to student achievement but also for its central role in the Woodbury neighborhood. With its location on Walnut Street, it serves as a neighborhood hub, often encouraging active parent and community involvement to enhance the educational experience. By maintaining a balance between traditional academic instruction and modern educational needs, Walnut Street School strives to provide a stable, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can grow and succeed.

129

Total Students

10.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Street School
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	36
Black	33
Asian	4
Two or More	17

White
39 (30.2 %)
Hispanic
36 (27.9 %)
Black
33 (25.6 %)
Two or More
17 (13.2 %)
Asian
4 (3.1 %)

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:	Woodbury City Public School District
Phone:	(856)853-0126
Website:	http://www.woodburysch.com/walnut
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 19