Robert Morris School No. 18

www.epsnj.org/Domain/30

471 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Robert Morris School No. 18, located at 860 Cross Ave in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Elizabeth Public Schools district. As part of a large, diverse urban school system, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its diverse student population. It emphasizes academic growth through a structured curriculum while fostering a supportive environment intended to help students reach their full potential within their grade levels.

Beyond core academics, the school actively promotes the social and emotional development of its students. By integrating community values and prioritizing student engagement, Robert Morris School No. 18 works to prepare its children for success in secondary education. The school maintains a focus on inclusivity and utilizes the resources of the Elizabeth school district to support the varying needs of its community, ensuring that students have access to the guidance and tools necessary to navigate both their educational and personal development.

471

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert Morris School No. 18
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	341
Black	66
Asian	3

Hispanic
341 (72.4%)
Black
66 (14.0%)
White
61 (13.0%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

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)436-6000
Website:	http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/30
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 64

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 70