Apshawa Elementary School

West Milford Township Public School District

140 HIGH CREST DRIVE
WEST MILFORD, NJ 07480

www.wmtps.org/apshawa

266 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Apshawa Elementary School, located in West Milford, New Jersey, serves students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the West Milford Township Public Schools district, the school is situated in a scenic, wooded area that emphasizes a community-oriented approach to education. Apshawa is recognized for fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students, aiming to prepare them for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and its focus on a well-rounded curriculum that includes core academic subjects alongside enrichment programs. Apshawa places a strong emphasis on parental involvement and community collaboration, often hosting events that bring families and educators together. With its emphasis on character development and a personalized approach to instruction, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

266

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Apshawa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	59
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
195 (73.3%)
Hispanic
59 (22.2%)
Asian
4 (1.5%)
Two or More
4 (1.5%)
Black
3 (1.1%)
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:	West Milford Township Public School District
Phone:	(973)697-1703
Website:	http://www.wmtps.org/apshawa
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
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

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 36