Wedgwood Elementary School

www.wtps.org/wedgwood

465 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wedgwood Elementary School, located at 236 Hurffville Rd in Sewell, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Washington Township Public School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and character education. It serves a diverse student body and is committed to preparing children for success in their transition to middle school through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state educational standards.

Beyond core academic instruction in subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, Wedgwood Elementary prides itself on cultivating a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents. The school frequently engages the community through various extracurricular programs, school-wide events, and a dedicated PTA, all aimed at enriching the student experience. By providing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, Wedgwood Elementary strives to encourage student curiosity and promote lifelong learning within the Sewell area.

465

Total Students

47.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wedgwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	58
Black	92
Asian	12
Two or More	7

White
296 (63.7%)
Black
92 (19.8%)
Hispanic
58 (12.5%)
Asian
12 (2.6%)
Two or More
7 (1.5%)

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:	Washington Township School District
Phone:	(856)227-8110
Website:	http://www.wtps.org/wedgwood
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 85

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 74