Pines Lake Elementary School

www.wayneschools.com

356 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pines Lake Elementary School is a public school located in a residential area of Wayne, New Jersey. It serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Wayne Township Public Schools district. The school is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and academic fundamentals, striving to create a nurturing environment that supports both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Pines Lake Elementary promotes a well-rounded education by offering various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. The school benefits from an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that sponsors events and enhances the student experience through supplemental resources. By fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local community, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

356

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pines Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	41
Black	2
Asian	29
Two or More	16

White
268 (75.3%)
Hispanic
41 (11.5%)
Asian
29 (8.1%)
Two or More
16 (4.5%)
Black
2 (0.6%)

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:	Wayne Township Public School District
Phone:	(973)633-3175
Website:	http://www.wayneschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 71