George Washington Elementary School

www.wyckoffps.org/Domain/373

380 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

George Washington Elementary School, located on Woodland Avenue in Wyckoff, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Wyckoff School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, a supportive learning environment, and a strong sense of community. The institution places a high priority on fostering both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students, utilizing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic rigor, George Washington Elementary is known for being deeply integrated into the local Wyckoff community. The school benefits from a highly active parent-teacher organization and a collaborative atmosphere where staff, parents, and students work together to enhance the educational experience. With a focus on character education and inclusive programming, the school strives to provide a nurturing setting where students are encouraged to be curious, engaged, and responsible members of their school community.

380

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	18
Asian	9
Two or More	14

White
339 (89.2 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.7 %)
Two or More
14 (3.7 %)
Asian
9 (2.4 %)

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:	Wyckoff Township Public School District
Phone:	(201)848-5740
Website:	http://www.wyckoffps.org/Domain/373
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 51

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 67