Harry L Bain

ps-6.wnyschools.net/

599 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Harry L. Bain School, located at 6200 Broadway in West New York, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the local community. As part of the West New York School District, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential skills. The school is situated in a high-density urban environment, reflecting the diverse and vibrant population characteristic of the North Hudson County region.

The school generally focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that caters to a broad demographic of students, often emphasizing bilingual education and inclusive practices to meet the needs of its diverse student body. Like other schools in the district, Harry L. Bain utilizes standardized curricula aligned with New Jersey state learning standards, while actively engaging with the community to foster a strong partnership between educators, students, and families.

599

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harry L Bain
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	567
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
567 (94.7%)
White
17 (2.8%)
Black
8 (1.3%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Two or More
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	West New York School District
Phone:	(201)553-4095
Website:	http://ps-6.wnyschools.net/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	460
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 75

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 109

Grade 6 87