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Packanack Elementary School

PublicGrades 0–5
WAYNE, New Jersey · Wayne Township Public School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students408
Student:Teacher13.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch7%
Title INo
Packanack
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 446
408
Total Enrollment
State avg: 41%
7%-33.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Packanack Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in WAYNE, New Jersey. The school enrolls 408 students. It is part of the Wayne Township Public School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
7% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 41% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictWayne Township Public School District
County34031
CityWAYNE
ZIP07470
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID341728004982

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment408
White72.8%
Hispanic / Latino16.4%
Black / African American1.2%
Asian6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
72.8%
Hispanic
16.4%
Black
1.2%
Asian
6.4%
Two+
2.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %7%
State Avg41%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)