William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11

805 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11, located at 390 Gregory Ave. in Passaic, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Passaic Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of William B. Cruise, reflecting a long-standing commitment to the educational development of the local community. It serves a diverse student population and is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive learning environment for young learners.

The school places a strong emphasis on student growth and community engagement. Beyond the standard curriculum, School No. 11 often incorporates various programs aimed at enhancing student social-emotional development and academic enrichment. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, the school strives to prepare its pupils for success in middle school and beyond, serving as a vital educational anchor for families residing in the Passaic area.

805

Total Students

70.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	784
Black	12
Asian	5
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
784 (97.4%)
Black
12 (1.5%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
White
1 (0.1%)
Two or More
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:	Passaic City School District
Phone:	(973)470-5511
Website:	http://passaicschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	805
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	802
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 90

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 71

Grade 7 105

Grade 8 103