Robert L. Craig School

www.moonachieschool.org/

356 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Robert L. Craig School, located in Moonachie, New Jersey, serves as the singular public school for the Moonachie School District, providing education for students from preschool through eighth grade. As a central hub for the small community, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff focus on the foundational academic and social development of their students. The curriculum is designed to prepare children for their transition to high school, typically through a sending-receiving relationship with nearby regional secondary schools.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, student-centered atmosphere that prioritizes both rigorous instruction and character building. By integrating modern educational practices with a small-town community feel, Robert L. Craig School aims to foster a personalized learning experience. The administration and staff work to maintain active engagement with parents and local stakeholders, ensuring that the school remains a pillar of educational excellence and community identity within the borough of Moonachie.

356

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert L. Craig School
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	191
Black	1
Asian	38
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
191 (53.7%)
White
115 (32.3%)
Asian
38 (10.7%)
Two or More
7 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	Moonachie School District
Phone:	(201)641-5833
Website:	http://www.moonachieschool.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 43

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 36