Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School

www.wboe.org

361 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School, located on King Street in Wallington, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to support the intellectual, social, and emotional development of students in their formative years. The school is part of the Wallington Public School District, reflecting the district's broader commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares children for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its neighborhood-centric approach, emphasizing close ties between educators, students, and families. Beyond core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, Frank W. Gavlak Elementary typically incorporates programs aimed at character development and community engagement. By maintaining a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to achieve their academic potential within the Wallington school system.

361

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	132
Black	13
Asian	4
Two or More	4

White
208 (57.6%)
Hispanic
132 (36.6%)
Black
13 (3.6%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
Two or More
4 (1.1%)

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:	Wallington Boro School District
Phone:	(973)777-4420
Website:	http://www.wboe.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 3 94

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 84