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William J. McGinn Elementary School

Scotch Plains, New Jersey · Grades K to 4 · Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District

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About William J. McGinn Elementary School

William J. McGinn Elementary School is a public school in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, serving kindergarten through grade 4. It reported 543 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Scotch Plains. There are about 12.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (42.5 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Union County. Within 5 miles there are 161 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 8 schools in Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District.

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School facts

Address1100 Roosevelt Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Phone(908) 233-7950
School districtScotch Plains-Fanwood School District
GradesK to 4
Students (2024-25)543
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)42.5
Students per teacher12.8
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)Suburb, large, Union County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 341467005692). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does William J. McGinn Elementary School serve?

William J. McGinn Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 4.

How many students attend William J. McGinn Elementary School?

William J. McGinn Elementary School reported 543 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William J. McGinn Elementary School?

About 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 543 students and 42.5 teachers in federal data.

Is William J. McGinn Elementary School a public or charter school?

William J. McGinn Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is William J. McGinn Elementary School in?

William J. McGinn Elementary School is part of Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/scotch-plains-fanwood-school-district/

Where is William J. McGinn Elementary School located?

William J. McGinn Elementary School is at 1100 Roosevelt Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. The phone number is (908) 233-7950.

How many other schools are near William J. McGinn Elementary School?

There are 161 other schools within 5 miles of William J. McGinn Elementary School in our directory.

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