Washington Elementary

washington.twpunionschools.org/

578 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

**Washington Elementary School**, located at 301 Washington Avenue in Union, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Union Township School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. It operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can develop the essential skills necessary for their future educational success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Washington Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and community engagement. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and parent-teacher initiatives designed to strengthen the bond between the school, the home, and the local Union community. By prioritizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being, the school strives to prepare its young students to become responsible, active, and capable members of society as they transition to higher levels of schooling.

578

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	224
Black	141
Asian	53
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
224 (38.8%)
Black
141 (24.4%)
White
131 (22.7%)
Asian
53 (9.2%)
Two or More
24 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
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:	Township of Union School District
Phone:	(908)851-6460
Website:	http://washington.twpunionschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 48

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 92