Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29

919 NORTH BROAD STREET
ELIZABETH, NJ 07208

www.epsnj.org/Domain/42

785 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 is a public elementary school located on North Broad Street in Elizabeth, New Jersey. As part of the Elizabeth Public Schools district, it serves a diverse student population, providing foundational education within the urban setting of one of New Jersey’s largest school systems. The school is named in honor of the renowned theoretical physicist, reflecting a commitment to fostering intellectual curiosity and academic growth in its young learners.

The academy typically focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating programs aimed at developing critical thinking and character. Being situated in a high-density district, the school works closely with the local community to support student achievement and well-being. It remains a key institution in the Elizabeth neighborhood, dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

785

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	594
Black	100
Asian	12
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
594 (75.7%)
Black
100 (12.7%)
White
77 (9.8%)
Asian
12 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)436-6900
Website:	http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/42
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	785
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	570
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* 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 132

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 73

Grade 8 71