Christopher Columbus School No. 15

www.epsnj.org/Domain/28

672 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Christopher Columbus School No. 15, located on Third Avenue in Elizabeth, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Elizabeth Public Schools district. As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, providing academic instruction and support services to a diverse student body. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, character development, and the preparation of students for their transition to secondary education.

Beyond its academic focus, the school functions as a hub for the surrounding community, reflecting the demographic richness of the Elizabeth area. The faculty and staff prioritize inclusive teaching practices and student engagement, aiming to meet the unique needs of each learner through structured classroom environments and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on both educational growth and social-emotional well-being, Christopher Columbus School No. 15 strives to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

672

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christopher Columbus School No. 15
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	615
Black	35
Asian	3

Hispanic
615 (91.5%)
Black
35 (5.2%)
White
19 (2.8%)
Asian
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)436-5730
Website:	http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/28
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	516
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 63

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Christopher Columbus School No. 15
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	60
Grade 6	69
Grade 7	87
Grade 8	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Christopher Columbus School No. 15
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	345	51.3%
Male	327	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)