Little Falls Township Public School # 1

Little Falls Township Public School District

Little Falls School # 1
LITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424

www.lfschools.org/lfs/School1

392 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Little Falls School #1, located in Little Falls, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 3. As a foundational part of the Little Falls Township Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early childhood and primary education. The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that focuses on academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and the building of core foundational skills necessary for future learning success.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere, where faculty, staff, and parents collaborate closely to create a positive learning culture. By providing a safe and engaging setting, Little Falls School #1 aims to instill a love of learning in its youngest students while preparing them for the transition to the upper elementary grades within the district. Through its commitment to individualized attention and consistent educational standards, the school serves as a vital anchor for the families of Little Falls.

392

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Little Falls Township Public School # 1
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	117
Black	7
Asian	23
Two or More	9

White
236 (60.2%)
Hispanic
117 (29.8%)
Asian
23 (5.9%)
Two or More
9 (2.3%)
Black
7 (1.8%)

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:	Little Falls Township Public School District
Phone:	(973)256-1033
Website:	http://www.lfschools.org/lfs/School1
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 5 100

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 96