Washington School

www.rutherfordschools.org

349 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

Washington School, located at 89 Wood Street in Rutherford, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–3. As part of the Rutherford School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a nurturing and community-oriented academic environment. It focuses on building a strong educational foundation through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while promoting social-emotional growth during these critical early developmental years.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators, parents, and the local community work closely to support student success. Beyond the classroom, Washington School places an emphasis on inclusive learning, character education, and the development of essential life skills. By maintaining small class sizes and a student-centered approach, the school aims to provide a safe, engaging, and challenging environment that prepares its young learners for the transition to the district’s upper-elementary programs.

349

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington School
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	81
Black	7
Asian	65
Two or More	41

White
155 (44.4%)
Hispanic
81 (23.2%)
Asian
65 (18.6%)
Two or More
41 (11.7%)
Black
7 (2.0%)

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:	Rutherford School District
Phone:	(201)438-7675
Website:	http://www.rutherfordschools.org
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 37

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 103