SLOCUM SKEWES SCHOOL

Slocum Skewes School is a Title I public school that is part of the Ridgefield School District school district, located in RIDGEFIELD, NJ with about 743 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 70 teachers, Slocum Skewes School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Slocum Skewes School, located at 650 Prospect Avenue in Ridgefield, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades 3 through 8. As part of the Ridgefield Public School District, the school is situated in a suburban community and plays a central role in the district’s educational framework by bridging the gap between primary and secondary schooling. The facility serves as the middle-level hub for the district, focusing on the developmental and academic transition of students as they move toward high school.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond core academic instruction in subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, Slocum Skewes typically integrates various extracurricular activities and support services to foster student engagement. By maintaining a focus on character development and academic rigor, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of the Ridgefield High School curriculum and beyond, serving as a cornerstone of the local community’s educational identity.

For more information, contact Slocum Skewes School at (201) 943-4299 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.