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.

728 NO WOOD AVE
LINDEN, NJ 07036-4064
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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

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
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
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 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.