Albert P Terhune Elementary School in Wayne, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Albert P Terhune Elementary School is a suburban public school in Wayne, New Jersey that is part of Wayne Township Public Schools. It serves 367 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.1:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

367 Students

26 Teachers

40 Geoffrey Way

Wayne, NJ 07470 View local requests

http://www.wayneschools.com

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Albert P Terhune Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Albert P Terhune Elementary School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

30%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Albert P Terhune Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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