William J. McGinn Elementary School

1100 ROOSEVELT AVENUE
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076

www.spfk12.org/mcginn

543 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

William J. McGinn Elementary School is a public school located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of strong character. The school community places a high value on collaboration between educators, students, and families, aiming to create a foundation for lifelong learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, McGinn Elementary offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience, including opportunities for creative expression, physical education, and extracurricular engagement. The school is known for its commitment to maintaining high academic standards while cultivating an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates individual student growth. Its location on Roosevelt Avenue makes it a central hub for the local Scotch Plains community, where parental involvement through the PTA and other school-sponsored events plays a vital role in supporting the school’s overall success.

543

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William J. McGinn Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	63
Black	13
Asian	67
Two or More	36

White
364 (67.0%)
Asian
67 (12.3%)
Hispanic
63 (11.6%)
Two or More
36 (6.6%)
Black
13 (2.4%)

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)233-7950
Website:	http://www.spfk12.org/mcginn
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 101

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 96