Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School

West Milford Township Public School District

www.wmtps.org/ugl

250 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School, located in Hewitt, New Jersey, is a community-focused public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the West Milford Township Public Schools district, the institution is situated in a scenic, wooded area of Passaic County, providing a quiet and supportive environment conducive to early childhood and elementary learning. The school is known for its commitment to fostering academic growth while emphasizing the development of social-emotional skills in a nurturing, small-town atmosphere.

Academically, the school places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and mathematics, complemented by a variety of programs designed to support diverse learning styles. The faculty and administration at Upper Greenwood Lake prioritize home-school partnerships, encouraging active parental involvement through a robust Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and various community-building events. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational strategies, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the district's middle school programs.

250

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	51
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	4

White
188 (75.2%)
Hispanic
51 (20.4%)
Asian
4 (1.6%)
Two or More
4 (1.6%)
Black
3 (1.2%)

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:	West Milford Township Public School District
Phone:	(973)697-1707
Website:	http://www.wmtps.org/ugl
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 56