Harrison School

www.cwcboe.org/o/harrison

39 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Harrison School, located at 104 Gray Street in West Caldwell, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Caldwell-West Caldwell Public Schools district. The school is known for its strong emphasis on creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment, aiming to foster both academic excellence and character development in its students. It is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a long-standing reputation for small class sizes and a dedicated faculty committed to addressing the individual needs of every child.

Academically, the school follows a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with enrichment opportunities in the arts, physical education, and technology. Beyond the classroom, Harrison School promotes a culture of inclusivity and community engagement, frequently hosting events that involve families and local residents. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, the school prepares its students not only for the transition to middle school but also for success in their future academic endeavors.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrison School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	17
Black	1
Asian	1

White
20 (51.3%)
Hispanic
17 (43.6%)
Black
1 (2.6%)
Asian
1 (2.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Caldwell-West School District
Phone:	(973)228-5291
Website:	http://www.cwcboe.org/o/harrison
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	39
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
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

Pre-Kindergarten 39