Washington Elementary School

www.summit.k12.nj.us

323 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 507 Morris Avenue in Summit, New Jersey, is a foundational institution within the Summit Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and the cultivation of a supportive, community-focused learning environment. As a K–5 institution, Washington Elementary emphasizes the development of core academic skills while integrating social-emotional learning to ensure that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school.

The school is known for its high level of parent involvement and a strong partnership between faculty and the local community. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Washington Elementary offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and citizenship. With a focus on inclusive education and personalized instruction, the school strives to provide a nurturing setting where students from varying backgrounds can achieve their full potential within a rigorous academic framework.

323

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	51
Black	13
Asian	47
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
186 (57.6%)
Hispanic
51 (15.8%)
Asian
47 (14.6%)
Two or More
25 (7.7%)
Black
13 (4.0%)
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:	Summit Public School District
Phone:	(908)273-0817
Website:	http://www.summit.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 78