George Washington Academy School No. 1

www.epsnj.org/Domain/18

595 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

George Washington Academy (School No. 1) is a public elementary school located in the heart of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 8, the school operates within the Elizabeth Public Schools district. It is positioned in a historic area of the city, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, neighborhood-based education to a diverse student population in an urban setting.

As an academy, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment aimed at developing foundational academic skills while fostering social and emotional growth. Like many schools in the Elizabeth district, George Washington Academy focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by integrating modern curriculum standards with support services. The school plays an active role in the local community, serving as a hub for families in the 07206 zip code area and striving to meet the unique cultural and educational needs of its student body.

595

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Academy School No. 1
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	382
Black	186
Asian	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
382 (64.3%)
Black
186 (31.3%)
White
18 (3.0%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Elizabeth Public Schools
Phone:	(908)436-5555
Website:	http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/18
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	474
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 195

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 41

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for George Washington Academy School No. 1
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	195
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	43
Grade 6	41
Grade 7	34
Grade 8	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for George Washington Academy School No. 1
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	286	48.1%
Male	308	51.8%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)