Dorchester Elementary School

100 DORCHESTER ROAD
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ 07677

494 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dorchester Elementary School, located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, serves students from preschool through fifth grade. As a central pillar of the Woodcliff Lake School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded educational experience. The curriculum focuses on foundational learning in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, while also incorporating specialized programs in art, music, physical education, and technology to ensure a comprehensive development for its young learners.

Beyond its academic offerings, Dorchester Elementary is noted for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. The school emphasizes character development and social-emotional learning, encouraging students to be responsible and empathetic citizens. With a strong partnership between dedicated faculty, active parent organizations, and the broader Woodcliff Lake community, the school provides a nurturing atmosphere designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

494

Total Students

52.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dorchester Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	42
Black	1
Asian	68
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
374 (75.7%)
Asian
68 (13.8%)
Hispanic
42 (8.5%)
Two or More
8 (1.6%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Woodcliff Lake School District
Phone:	(201)930-5600
Website:	http://www.woodcliff-lake.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 12

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 87