Evergreen Elementary School

2280 EVERGREEN AVENUE
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076

www.spfk12.org/evergreen

449 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Evergreen Elementary School, located at 2280 Evergreen Avenue in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K–4. As part of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public School District, the school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, child-centered environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The curriculum focuses on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to enhance the learning experience.

Beyond academics, Evergreen Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and character education. The school typically fosters an active partnership between parents, staff, and the local community to create a welcoming atmosphere for young learners. With its focus on personalized instruction and inclusive practices, Evergreen aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the upper elementary and middle school levels while nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

449

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Evergreen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	68
Black	35
Asian	57
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

White
262 (58.4%)
Hispanic
68 (15.1%)
Asian
57 (12.7%)
Black
35 (7.8%)
Two or More
26 (5.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District
Phone:	(908)889-5331
Website:	http://www.spfk12.org/evergreen
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
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

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 76