Brass Castle School

www.washtwpsd.org

261 Students

Elementary School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Brass Castle School is a public elementary school located in Washington, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Washington Township School District, the school is situated in a rural, community-oriented setting and is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to grow socially and emotionally through various extracurricular activities and character-development initiatives.

The school is characterized by its dedication to small-group instruction and individualized attention, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the standard curriculum, Brass Castle School places a strong focus on building a partnership between parents, staff, and the community to enhance the educational experience. With its historic location and focus on creating a welcoming "neighborhood school" atmosphere, it serves as a central hub for the families of Washington Township.

261

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brass Castle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	36
Black	13
Asian	6
Two or More	11

White
195 (74.7%)
Hispanic
36 (13.8%)
Black
13 (5.0%)
Two or More
11 (4.2%)
Asian
6 (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:	Washington Township School District
Phone:	(908)689-1188
Website:	http://www.washtwpsd.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 27

Kindergarten 55

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 57