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Washington Elementary School

301 WASHINGTON AVE, UNION, NJ 07083

About Washington Elementary School

George Washington Elementary School is located at 3905 New York Avenue in Union City situated in a vibrant urban neighbourhood of Hudson County. The school serves students from grades PK-4 and enrolls approximately 573 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. 59% of students are proficient in math and 52% meet or exceed grade-level reading benchmarks. The student population is made up of 49% female students and 51% male students. The learning environment emphasizes academic growth alongside character development and community engagement.

It is located in a neighbourhood with increasing residential interest and median listing home price of around US $385,000, indicative of how families value the area and the schools. Parents regularly highlight the inclusive culture, dedicated educators, and varied after-school programmes, contributing to its recognition as one of the best elementary schools in New Jersey.

Washington Elementary School Contact Information

Address

301 WASHINGTON AVE, UNION, NJ 07083

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Phone

(908) 851-6460

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 29%
Reading 33%
State average proficiency is 29% in Math and 33% in Reading.
57
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
764
Total Students
$73336
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 151 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Washington Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 97.2%
Black 1.3%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
97.2%
Black
1.3%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 764
51.7%
395 Female
48.3%
369 Male

Student Population

764 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

767 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Washington Elementary School recently held a Hispanic Heritage Month event where students celebrated and learned about the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic individuals and communities.

FAQ

Q1. What programs are available at Washington Elementary to promote reading and literacy?

Ans. Washington Elementary participates in student reading challenges, holds book fairs, and provides guided literacy sessions to help students develop their reading skills.

Q2. How does Washington Elementary encourage good behavior among students?

Ans. The institution operates a Positive Behavior Support program, which is a system that recognizes and incentivizes the respectful and responsible behaviors of the students.

Q3. What technology resources are used in classrooms at Washington Elementary?

Ans. Students use Chromebooks, interactive boards, and digital learning platforms to enhance classroom engagement.

Q4. How can parents communicate with teachers at Washington Elementary?

Ans. Parents can connect via the online parent portal, scheduled conferences, or direct email communication.

Q5. Does Washington Elementary organize any family or community events?

Ans. Indeed, the institution regularly organizes family literacy nights, cultural events, and community ??????????celebrations.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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