Englewood on the Palisades Charter School

Situated at 65 West Demarest Avenue in Englewood, New Jersey, Englewood on the Palisades Charter School operates as an active, independent charter district within the broader New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region. Set in a primary community environment classified as a large suburb, this single-facility district functions as its own Local Education Agency for federal programs. The school offers comprehensive elementary and middle school instruction spanning Kindergarten through 8th grade, maintaining a focused continuum of basic education across nine grade levels without offering pre-kindergarten or secondary high school programming.

The district supports a student body of 306 children, reflecting a diverse demographic composition of 160 Hispanic, 97 Black, 21 Asian, 16 multiracial, 9 White, and 3 American Indian students, with an overall enrollment balanced between 165 female and 141 male learners. Grade cohorts remain consistently sized across the school, ranging from 29 pupils in Kindergarten to peak enrollments of 37 students in both the third and sixth grades. To deliver targeted instruction and maintain daily operations, the district employs a comprehensive workforce totaling 84 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes 58 FTE classroom teachers, 4 FTE instructional aides, and 22 FTE support personnel, ensuring a strong ratio of professional staff to support student academic and social development.