Pierrepont School

70 E PIERREPONT AVE
RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070

www.rutherfordschools.org

569 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Pierrepont School is a public elementary school located in Rutherford, New Jersey, serving students in grades 4 through 6. As part of the Rutherford School District, the institution focuses on providing a supportive transition between the primary grades and middle school, emphasizing academic growth alongside social and emotional development. The school is known for fostering a collaborative community environment where educators work closely with families to ensure students are well-prepared for the challenges of higher grade levels.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Pierrepont School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to help students discover their interests and talents. The school benefits from its location in a quiet, residential area of Rutherford, maintaining a neighborhood feel that encourages active parent involvement and a strong sense of school pride. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on character education, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens within the local community.

569

Total Students

56.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pierrepont School
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	153
Black	11
Asian	83
Two or More	41

White
281 (49.4%)
Hispanic
153 (26.9%)
Asian
83 (14.6%)
Two or More
41 (7.2%)
Black
11 (1.9%)

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:	Rutherford School District
Phone:	(201)438-7675
Website:	http://www.rutherfordschools.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 4 179

Grade 5 210

Grade 6 180