Upper School

143 CHARLOTTE PL
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 07632

www.englewoodcliffs.org

264 Students

Middle School 3rd - 8th

School Overview

The Upper School located at 143 Charlotte Place in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, is part of the **Elisabeth Morrow School**, a well-regarded independent day school serving students from preschool through eighth grade. The "Upper School" designation specifically refers to the campus environment dedicated to older students—typically those in grades 5 through 8—where the curriculum shifts toward departmentalized instruction, increased academic rigor, and preparation for competitive secondary schools.

The campus is situated in a quiet, professional area of Englewood Cliffs, providing a dedicated space that fosters a bridge between childhood education and early adolescence. The school is known for its "4C" philosophy—character, competence, creativity, and citizenship—which is integrated into the Upper School experience through a blend of challenging core academics, robust arts programs, and an emphasis on leadership development. By focusing on critical thinking and personal responsibility, the Upper School aims to ensure that students are not only academically prepared for high school but also socially and emotionally equipped to navigate complex environments.

264

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upper School
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	20
Black	10
Asian	157
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
157 (59.5%)
White
67 (25.4%)
Hispanic
20 (7.6%)
Black
10 (3.8%)
Two or More
8 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Englewood Cliffs School District
Phone:	(201)567-7292
Website:	http://www.englewoodcliffs.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 8th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 3 46

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 38