Schuyler Elementary School

www.kearnyschools.com

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Schuyler Elementary School is a public school located in the residential community of Kearny, New Jersey. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is part of the Kearny School District and operates within a town known for its strong community focus and proximity to urban centers. The school’s mission generally emphasizes foundational academic development, fostering a supportive learning environment, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the district.

The school’s physical location on Forest Street places it in a traditional neighborhood setting, making it accessible to local families. As with many schools in the Kearny district, Schuyler Elementary focuses on a curriculum aligned with New Jersey Student Learning Standards, often placing a high value on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. The school typically works to engage the local community through parent-teacher organizations and various extracurricular initiatives intended to create a well-rounded educational experience for its young learners.

437

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Schuyler Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	282
Black	9
Asian	17
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
282 (64.5%)
White
123 (28.1%)
Asian
17 (3.9%)
Black
9 (2.1%)
Two or More
5 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Kearny
Phone:	(201)955-5105
Website:	http://www.kearnyschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 71

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 61