School Overview
Columbus Elementary School, located at 1 Carteret Avenue in Carteret, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Carteret School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, emphasizing the development of essential academic skills in areas such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school environment is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during these critical early formative years.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Columbus Elementary is integrated into the broader Carteret educational framework, which prioritizes student engagement and inclusivity. The school typically hosts a variety of programs and activities aimed at enriching the student experience, encouraging parent-teacher collaboration, and preparing children for the transition to middle school. By maintaining a focus on core academic standards and a community-oriented culture, the school strives to provide its diverse student body with the necessary tools to succeed in their future academic endeavors.
642
Total Students
56.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White44
Hispanic318
Black152
Asian103
Two or More22
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    318 (49.5%)
  • Black
    152 (23.7%)
  • Asian
    103 (16.0%)
  • White
    44 (6.9%)
  • Two or More
    22 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Carteret Public School District
Phone: (732)541-8960
Website: http://col.carteretschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 425
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 59
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 116
Kindergarten 107
Grade 1 125
Grade 2 98
Grade 3 92
Grade 4 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Columbus Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten116
Kindergarten107
Grade 1125
Grade 298
Grade 392
Grade 4104
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Columbus Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29646.1%
Male34653.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)