Connecticut Farms Elementary

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430 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Connecticut Farms Elementary School, located at 875 Stuyvesant Avenue in Union, New Jersey, is a foundational part of the Township of Union Public Schools district. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is named after the historic "Connecticut Farms" area, which dates back to the colonial era of Union. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture.

As an elementary institution, Connecticut Farms focuses on preparing young learners for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards. The school typically engages families through active communication and various community-building initiatives, aiming to provide a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational strategies, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population while upholding the district's broader mission of academic excellence and community engagement.

430

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Connecticut Farms Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	146
Black	142
Asian	36
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
146 (34.0%)
Black
142 (33.0%)
White
88 (20.5%)
Asian
36 (8.4%)
Two or More
15 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
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:	Township of Union School District
Phone:	(908)851-6470
Website:	http://connecticut.twpunionschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 48

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 72