JAMES MADISON SCHOOL #10

JAMES MADISON SCHOOL #10 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Garfield Public School District school district, located in GARFIELD, NJ with about 323 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, JAMES MADISON SCHOOL #10 has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

JAMES MADISON SCHOOL #10, located at 62 Alpine Street in Garfield, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Garfield Public School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational education for children in the early and middle elementary years. The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment where students can develop essential academic skills, social competencies, and a sense of civic responsibility aligned with the district's broader educational standards.

Beyond the core curriculum, JAMES MADISON SCHOOL #10 emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. The school typically engages students through a variety of classroom activities and programs designed to promote literacy, mathematics, and character development. By maintaining a connection to the Garfield community, the school serves as a hub for local families, working to ensure that its student body—which reflects the diverse demographic makeup of the area—is prepared for success as they transition to the district's middle and high school levels.

For more information, contact JAMES MADISON SCHOOL #10 at (973) 340-5039 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

62 ALPINE ST
GARFIELD, NJ 07026
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JAMES MADISON SCHOOL #10 is a public Title I school in GARFIELD, NJ with about 323 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
323
Teachers:
35.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 323 students

Hispanic/Latino
45.8%
White
44.6%
Black or African American
8.4%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.