Bayberry School

www.watchungschools.com

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Bayberry School, located at 113 Bayberry Lane in Watchung, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the primary grades. As part of the Watchung Borough School District, the school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for young learners. It focuses on foundational academic skills while emphasizing social-emotional development, encouraging students to become curious and responsible members of their school community.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff, who prioritize differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of their students. Beyond the classroom, Bayberry School benefits from strong parental involvement and a variety of enrichment programs that aim to develop the "whole child." By integrating modern educational practices with a small-town school feel, Bayberry provides a nurturing environment designed to build a strong educational foundation for its students as they begin their academic journey in the Watchung school system.

391

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bayberry School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	75
Black	18
Asian	71
Two or More	24

White
203 (51.9%)
Hispanic
75 (19.2%)
Asian
71 (18.2%)
Two or More
24 (6.1%)
Black
18 (4.6%)

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:	Watchung Borough School District
Phone:	(908)755-8184
Website:	http://www.watchungschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 29

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 73