George Washington School

gw.mahwah.k12.nj.us/

177 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

George Washington School, located at 39 Fardale Avenue in Mahwah, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–3. As part of the Mahwah Township Public Schools district, the school is situated in a quiet, suburban residential area. It is widely recognized for fostering a close-knit community environment where the focus is placed on establishing a strong academic foundation and supporting the social-emotional development of its youngest learners.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, offering a curriculum designed to prepare children for the transition to intermediate grades. Beyond core academics, George Washington School is noted for its active parent-teacher organization and a supportive school culture that encourages extracurricular participation and community engagement. By maintaining small class sizes and a nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to provide a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment for all its students.

177

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington School
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	16
Black	1
Asian	30
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
122 (68.9%)
Asian
30 (16.9%)
Hispanic
16 (9.0%)
Two or More
6 (3.4%)
Black
1 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6%)

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:	Mahwah Township Public School District
Phone:	(201)762-2242
Website:	http://gw.mahwah.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 44

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 47