Wanaque Elementary School

WWW.Wanaqueps.org

506 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Wanaque Elementary School, located on First Street in Wanaque, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As part of the Wanaque School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. The curriculum is designed to build a strong educational base in essential subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while preparing young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Wanaque Elementary focuses on cultivating a sense of community and school spirit among its student body. The school frequently engages parents and local stakeholders to create a collaborative atmosphere, aiming to support the diverse needs of its students through various extracurricular opportunities and educational resources. By prioritizing a well-rounded approach to education, Wanaque Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape.

506

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wanaque Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	153
Black	12
Asian	27
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
303 (59.9%)
Hispanic
153 (30.2%)
Asian
27 (5.3%)
Black
12 (2.4%)
Two or More
9 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Wanaque School District
Phone:	(973)835-8200
Website:	http://WWW.Wanaqueps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 31

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 59