Sonia Sotomayor School No 25

www.epsnj.org/Domain/35

591 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Charles J. Hudson School No. 25, located on First Avenue in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Elizabeth Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school transitions while encouraging students to become active, responsible participants in their community.

In addition to its core academic programs, School No. 25 places a strong focus on community engagement and the holistic development of its students. The school actively works to create a supportive atmosphere through collaborations between faculty, staff, and families, ensuring that students have access to the resources needed to succeed. As part of a large and vibrant urban district, the school strives to uphold high educational standards while addressing the unique cultural and linguistic needs of its population, helping every child achieve their full potential.

591

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sonia Sotomayor School No 25
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	535
Black	40
Asian	5

Hispanic
535 (90.7%)
Black
40 (6.8%)
White
10 (1.7%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)

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)436-5930
Website:	http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/35
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	493
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sonia Sotomayor School No 25
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	60
Grade 6	60
Grade 7	56
Grade 8	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sonia Sotomayor School No 25
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	291	49.2%
Male	299	50.6%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)