Elizabeth Public Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 500 North Broad Street in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Elizabeth Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district situated within a large suburban setting of the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. Operating 37 open schools, the district provides a continuous, comprehensive educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It serves a vibrant student body of 28,454 children, supported by a particularly strong early childhood foundation that includes over 2,900 pre-kindergarten enrollments. The district's rich multicultural composition reflects its broader community, bringing together 21,859 Hispanic students, 4,294 Black students, 1,792 White students, and 427 Asian students, creating an inclusive and dynamic learning environment for local families.

Behind this expansive educational framework is a robust workforce totaling nearly 8,687 full-time equivalent staff members. To maintain high instructional standards and ensure well-rounded student care, the district employs 4,363 full-time equivalent teachers, backed by 620 instructional aides and over 3,700 dedicated support personnel across its campuses. This deep staffing context highlights the district's commitment to delivering tailored academic instruction, classroom assistance, and strong operational infrastructure across all 37 facilities. For parents, students, and education researchers seeking further information on district programs and community resources, Elizabeth Public Schools can be explored online at www.epsnj.org or contacted directly by phone at (908) 436-5000.
37
Total Schools
28,454
Total Students
4,363.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elizabeth Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White1,792
Hispanic21,859
Black4,294
Asian427
Two or More2
American Indian19
Pacific Islander42
  • Hispanic
    21,859 (76.9%)
  • Black
    4,294 (15.1%)
  • White
    1,792 (6.3%)
  • Asian
    427 (1.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    42 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    19 (0.1%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Elizabeth Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary24
Middle2
High8
Other3
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:37
Students:28,454*
Teachers (FTE):4,363.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.5
Schools in Elizabeth Public Schools
Found 37 Schools