Washington Memorial Elementary School

300 WEST STEWART STREET
WASHINGTON, NJ 07882

www.washboroschools.org

280 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Washington Memorial Elementary School, located at 300 West Stewart Street in Washington, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its young student body. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to build a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between students, faculty, and local families.

Beyond its academic offerings, Washington Memorial serves as a central hub for the town of Washington’s educational efforts. The school is committed to preparing its students for future success by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and programs designed to meet diverse learning needs. By maintaining a focus on character education and community involvement, the institution aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where students feel empowered to explore their interests and develop the foundational skills necessary for their transition to higher grade levels.

280

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Memorial Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	79
Black	28
Asian	10
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
149 (53.2%)
Hispanic
79 (28.2%)
Black
28 (10.0%)
Two or More
12 (4.3%)
Asian
10 (3.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Washington Borough School District
Phone:	(908)689-0241
Website:	http://www.washboroschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 64

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 70