Westmoreland Elementary School

westmoreland.fairlawnschools.org/

359 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Westmoreland Elementary School is a public school located in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Fair Lawn Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare children for future academic success while encouraging community engagement and active participation in school life.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized instruction and student well-being. With a strong emphasis on partnership between home and school, Westmoreland benefits from an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that supports various extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and school events. By maintaining high expectations and a focus on core values like respect and responsibility, Westmoreland Elementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

359

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westmoreland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	96
Black	15
Asian	56
Two or More	11

White
181 (50.4%)
Hispanic
96 (26.7%)
Asian
56 (15.6%)
Black
15 (4.2%)
Two or More
11 (3.1%)

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:	Fair Lawn Public School District
Phone:	(201)794-5490
Website:	http://westmoreland.fairlawnschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
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 70

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 61