Elysian Charter School of Hoboken

Charter School 292 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Elysian Charter School, located at 1460 Garden Street in Hoboken, New Jersey, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 1997, it was one of the first charter schools in New Jersey and is well-regarded for its commitment to a progressive, child-centered educational philosophy. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, focusing not only on rigorous academics but also on social-emotional development, community involvement, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills.

The school is known for its intimate, community-oriented atmosphere, which is supported by small class sizes and an integrated curriculum that encourages hands-on, project-based learning. Elysian places a strong value on parent involvement and maintains a diverse, inclusive environment that seeks to foster a lifelong love of learning in its students. By focusing on individualized attention and a collaborative culture, the school aims to prepare its graduates to be responsible, engaged citizens in a global society.

292

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elysian Charter School of Hoboken
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	38
Black	5
Asian	25
Two or More	28

White
196 (67.1%)
Hispanic
38 (13.0%)
Two or More
28 (9.6%)
Asian
25 (8.6%)
Black
5 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elysian Charter School
Phone:	(201)876-0102
Website:	http://ecsnj.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 31

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 32