Washington Elementary School

www.kearnyschools.com

557 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 80 Belgrove Drive in Kearny, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Kearny School District. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and social development during the formative years of elementary education.

In addition to its academic curriculum, Washington Elementary is committed to creating an inclusive culture that values student diversity and community engagement. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience and promote physical and emotional well-being. By maintaining a close partnership between faculty, administration, and parents, Washington Elementary strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed as they prepare for the transition to middle school and beyond.

557

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	426
Black	18
Asian	24
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
426 (76.5%)
White
80 (14.4%)
Asian
24 (4.3%)
Black
18 (3.2%)
Two or More
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
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:	Kearny
Phone:	(201)955-5100
Website:	http://www.kearnyschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	403
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 28

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 67