Number 6

www.linden.k12.nj.us/schools/school6/

320 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Number 6 School, located at 19 East Morris Avenue in Linden, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Linden Public Schools district. As part of a diverse and historic suburban school system, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development within a supportive community environment. It follows the district's broader mission of preparing students for future success by emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the Linden community, benefiting from the district's commitment to modernizing educational resources and maintaining small, student-centered classroom settings. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Number 6 School strives to provide a safe and inclusive space where students from various backgrounds can thrive. The school encourages strong partnerships between faculty, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to reach their full potential.

320

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Number 6
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	160
Black	61
Asian	11
Two or More	7

Hispanic
160 (50.0%)
White
81 (25.3%)
Black
61 (19.1%)
Asian
11 (3.4%)
Two or More
7 (2.2%)

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:	Linden Public School District
Phone:	(908)862-3003
Website:	http://www.linden.k12.nj.us/schools/school6/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 30

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 46