Washington Street Elementary School

500 WEST EARL COURT
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753

www.trschools.com/washingtonst/

354 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Street Elementary School, located in Toms River, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Toms River Regional School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing foundational academic growth, and promoting character development among its diverse student body. It is strategically positioned within the larger district to provide students with access to a structured curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional learning.

In addition to its classroom instruction, Washington Street Elementary is recognized for its commitment to student engagement and school spirit. The faculty and staff prioritize creating an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to participate in various school activities and programs that enhance their educational experience. With its long-standing presence in the Toms River community, the school remains focused on preparing its young learners for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community.

354

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Street Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	92
Black	11
Asian	8
Two or More	13

White
230 (65.0%)
Hispanic
92 (26.0%)
Two or More
13 (3.7%)
Black
11 (3.1%)
Asian
8 (2.3%)

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:	Toms River Regional School District
Phone:	(732)505-5910
Website:	http://www.trschools.com/washingtonst/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 49

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 52