Packanack Elementary School in Wayne, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Packanack Elementary School is a suburban public school in Wayne, New Jersey that is part of Wayne Township Public Schools. It serves 412 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.3:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

412 Students

31 Teachers

190 Oakwood Dr

Wayne, NJ 07470 View local requests

http://www.wayneschools.com

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Packanack Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Kraminsky

Ms. Murray

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Packanack Elementary School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

22%

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.

Packanack Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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