Patrick M Villano School

www.emersonschools.org

240 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

The Patrick M. Villano School, located at 175 Linwood Avenue in Emerson, New Jersey, serves as the district’s dedicated elementary school for students in grades 3 through 5. As a core component of the Emerson Public School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to build foundational skills while preparing students for the transition to middle school, with a strong emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and integrated technology to meet the demands of a modern learning landscape.

Beyond academics, the Patrick M. Villano School places a high priority on community and character development. The school maintains a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and parents collaborate to cultivate a positive school culture. Through various extracurricular activities, character education initiatives, and a focus on inclusivity, the school strives to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to be responsible and engaged members of the broader Emerson community.

240

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patrick M Villano School
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	60
Black	3
Asian	23
Two or More	17

White
137 (57.1%)
Hispanic
60 (25.0%)
Asian
23 (9.6%)
Two or More
17 (7.1%)
Black
3 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Emerson Public School District
Phone:	(201)262-4049
Website:	http://www.emersonschools.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 86