Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3

www.epsnj.org/Domain/20

765 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3 is a public elementary school located in the Peterstown section of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Serving a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school operates as part of the Elizabeth Public Schools district. It is deeply rooted in its local neighborhood, often serving as a central hub for the families residing in the Second Avenue area and surrounding community.

The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development within an inclusive environment. Like many schools in the Elizabeth district, it places a strong emphasis on meeting state curriculum standards while supporting the social and emotional well-being of its students. By providing a structured learning experience that spans the primary and middle school years, Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3 aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the district's high school programs and beyond.

765

Total Students

59.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	663
Black	58
Asian	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
663 (86.7%)
Black
58 (7.6%)
White
30 (3.9%)
Asian
11 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)436-6230
Website:	http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/20
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	765
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	625
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 93

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 82

Grade 7 80

Grade 8 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	89
Grade 6	82
Grade 7	80
Grade 8	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	379	49.5%
Male	386	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)