Tamaques Elementary School

641 Willow Grove Road
Westfield, NJ 07090

www.tamaques.westfieldnjk12.org

427 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Tamaques Elementary School, located on Willow Grove Road in Westfield, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Westfield Public School District, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and academic excellence. It prides itself on a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing a well-rounded education that prepares students for the transition to the middle school level.

Beyond its core curriculum, Tamaques is recognized for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in the school’s vibrant culture. The school offers a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and community-focused initiatives that help create an engaging learning experience. With its commitment to high academic standards and inclusive school spirit, Tamaques remains a cornerstone of the Westfield educational system, consistently striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

427

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tamaques Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	35
Black	12
Asian	56
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
290 (67.9%)
Asian
56 (13.1%)
Hispanic
35 (8.2%)
Two or More
30 (7.0%)
Black
12 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Westfield Public School District
Phone:	(908)789-4580
Website:	http://www.tamaques.westfieldnjk12.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 1 71

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 88