George Washington Elementary School

175 Albert Street
North Arlington, NJ 07031

www.navikings.org

335 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 175 Albert Street in North Arlington, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution within the North Arlington School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that focuses on the core developmental needs of students in their early academic years. The school is integrated into the local community, emphasizing a curriculum designed to build strong literacy, numeracy, and social skills while preparing students for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academics, the school fosters a collaborative atmosphere involving faculty, parents, and community members to enhance the overall educational experience. By maintaining a focus on character development and student engagement, Washington Elementary strives to create a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore their interests and reach their academic potential. Its location in the heart of North Arlington makes it a central hub for neighborhood families, contributing to the district’s broader mission of fostering lifelong learners.

335

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	161
Black	9
Asian	8
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
161 (48.1%)
White
147 (43.9%)
Black
9 (2.7%)
Two or More
9 (2.7%)
Asian
8 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	North Arlington School District
Phone:	(201)991-6800
Website:	http://www.navikings.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 50

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 44