Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5

www.epsnj.org/Domain/22

767 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Mabel G. Homes School No. 5, located at 650 Bayway Avenue in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Elizabeth Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for students in the primary grades, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a large, diverse urban district, the school emphasizes student achievement, social-emotional development, and preparing children for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is situated in the Bayway section of Elizabeth and plays a central role in the daily life of its neighborhood. Like many schools in the district, Mabel G. Homes School No. 5 is committed to inclusivity and offers various resources and programs tailored to meet the needs of a multifaceted student population. Through collaboration between educators, administrators, and families, the school strives to create a structured and encouraging atmosphere where students can develop the essential literacy, mathematical, and critical thinking skills necessary for ongoing academic growth.

767

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	547
Black	179
Asian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
547 (71.5%)
Black
179 (23.4%)
White
31 (4.1%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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:	Elizabeth Public Schools
Phone:	(908)436-6270
Website:	http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/22
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	767
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	585
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 166

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	166
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	57
Grade 6	68
Grade 7	64
Grade 8	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	358	46.7%
Male	407	53.1%
Not Specified	2	0.2%

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