Little Falls Township Public School # 3

Little Falls Township Public School District

Little Falls School # 3
LITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424

www.lfschools.org/lfs/School3

217 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

Little Falls School No. 3 is a public elementary school located in Little Falls, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 3. As part of the Little Falls Township Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills. The curriculum is designed to promote intellectual growth while encouraging social and emotional development, ensuring that young students build the confidence and curiosity needed for their future educational journey.

Beyond its core academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community and character building. By maintaining small class sizes and fostering close partnerships between teachers, staff, and families, School No. 3 creates a tight-knit atmosphere where each child’s individual needs can be addressed. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to providing a well-rounded experience, often incorporating technology, arts, and collaborative projects to prepare students for a successful transition to the district’s upper-elementary and middle school programs.

217

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Little Falls Township Public School # 3
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	61
Black	6
Asian	12
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
128 (59.0%)
Hispanic
61 (28.1%)
Asian
12 (5.5%)
Two or More
9 (4.1%)
Black
6 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

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:	Little Falls Township Public School District
Phone:	(973)256-1034
Website:	http://www.lfschools.org/lfs/School3
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 105