Washington Park Elementary School serves 437 students in grades 5-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
437 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
11%
Hispanic
18%
34%
Black
1%
14%
White
74%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Washington Park Elementary School?
437 students attend Washington Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Washington Park Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Park Elementary School?
Washington Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington Park Elementary School offer ?
Washington Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Washington Park Elementary School part of?
Washington Park Elementary School is part of Totowa Public School District.
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