McKenzie School

125 CARLTON AVENUE
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 07073

www.erboe.net

369 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

McKenzie School, located at 125 Carlton Avenue in East Rutherford, New Jersey, serves as the primary elementary school for the local community. As a cornerstone of the East Rutherford School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades. The facility is situated within a residential area, reflecting its role as a neighborhood-centered institution focused on foundational academic development and social-emotional growth.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, aiming to prepare students for future academic success through a comprehensive curriculum. Beyond core academics, McKenzie School is known for cultivating a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between students, faculty, and families. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and character development, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where children are motivated to reach their full potential within the East Rutherford community.

369

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKenzie School
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	160
Black	14
Asian	49
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

Hispanic
160 (43.4%)
White
132 (35.8%)
Asian
49 (13.3%)
Black
14 (3.8%)
Two or More
12 (3.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	East Rutherford School District
Phone:	(201)531-1235
Website:	http://www.erboe.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 76