Stephen J. Gerace School

www.sjg.pequannock.org

334 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Stephen J. Gerace School, located in Pequannock, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Pequannock Township School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a nurturing and academically rigorous environment. The curriculum is designed to foster both cognitive and social-emotional development, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to support a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond its core academic program, the Stephen J. Gerace School places a significant emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs that encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and participate actively in the school community. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the institution aims to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, ensuring they graduate with a solid foundation in both fundamental academic subjects and essential life skills.

334

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stephen J. Gerace School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	49
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
265 (79.3%)
Hispanic
49 (14.7%)
Two or More
10 (3.0%)
Asian
6 (1.8%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Pequannock Township School District
Phone:	(973)305-5615
Website:	http://www.sjg.pequannock.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 62

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 46