Washington School

(201)896-2072

www.lyndhurstschools.net/7/home

162 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Washington School, located at 709 Ridge Road in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Lyndhurst School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational education for children in the early stages of their academic careers. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while promoting social and emotional development among its students.

The school benefits from its location in a residential area, which allows it to maintain strong connections with local families and community members. Washington School operates as part of a district committed to preparing students for middle school through a blend of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on essential academic skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and academic curiosity within its student body.

162

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington School
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	62
Black	10
Asian	11
Two or More	6

White
73 (45.1%)
Hispanic
62 (38.3%)
Asian
11 (6.8%)
Black
10 (6.2%)
Two or More
6 (3.7%)

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:	Lyndhurst Public School District
Phone:	(201)896-2072
Website:	http://www.lyndhurstschools.net/7/home
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 9

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 53