NUMBER 1
Number 1 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Linden Public School District school district, located in LINDEN, NJ with about 460 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 34 teachers, Number 1 has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
The address **728 N Wood Ave in Linden, New Jersey**, is the location of **Linden High School**. As the city's sole public high school, it serves a diverse student body and functions as a central hub for the Linden Public Schools district. The facility is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, as well as an extensive offering of extracurricular activities, including a robust athletics program and various arts and career-technical education initiatives.
The school is situated in a central area of Linden, making it easily accessible to the local community. Historically, the school has placed a significant focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. As a focal point of the Linden community, the school frequently hosts district-wide events and sports competitions, maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding neighborhood.
For more information, contact Number 1 at (908) 486-2668 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LINDEN, NJ 07036-4064
(908) 486-2668
NUMBER 1 is a public Title I school in LINDEN, NJ with about 460 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Linden Public School District
- Total Students:
- 460
- Teachers:
- 34
- 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 targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 460 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 38.5%
- Black or African American
- 37.2%
- White
- 19.3%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
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.