Harrington Park School

191 HARRIOT AVE
HARRINGTON PARK, NJ 07640

www.hpsd.org

627 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Harrington Park School, located at 191 Harriot Avenue in Harrington Park, New Jersey, serves as the singular public school within its district, educating students from preschool through eighth grade. The school is known for its close-knit, community-oriented environment, reflecting the small-town character of the borough. It places a strong emphasis on providing a rigorous academic foundation while fostering personal growth, aiming to prepare students for the transition to Northern Valley Regional High School.

The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and commitment to integrating modern educational practices with traditional values. Beyond core academics, Harrington Park School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including arts, music, and athletics, which contribute to a well-rounded student experience. By maintaining relatively small class sizes and encouraging active parental involvement, the school creates a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes both the social-emotional development and the scholastic achievement of its student body.

627

Total Students

55.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrington Park School
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	47
Black	11
Asian	204
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	1

White
326 (52.0%)
Asian
204 (32.5%)
Hispanic
47 (7.5%)
Two or More
38 (6.1%)
Black
11 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Harrington Park School District
Phone:	(201)768-5700
Website:	http://www.hpsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 17

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 74

Grade 7 70

Grade 8 65