ROBERT L. CRAIG SCHOOL

Robert L. Craig School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Moonachie School District school district, located in MOONACHIE, NJ with about 317 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 27 teachers, Robert L. Craig School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 Robert L. Craig School, located in Moonachie, New Jersey, serves as the singular public school for the Moonachie School District, providing education for students from preschool through eighth grade. As a central hub for the small community, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff focus on the foundational academic and social development of their students. The curriculum is designed to prepare children for their transition to high school, typically through a sending-receiving relationship with nearby regional secondary schools.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, student-centered atmosphere that prioritizes both rigorous instruction and character building. By integrating modern educational practices with a small-town community feel, Robert L. Craig School aims to foster a personalized learning experience. The administration and staff work to maintain active engagement with parents and local stakeholders, ensuring that the school remains a pillar of educational excellence and community identity within the borough of Moonachie.

For more information, contact Robert L. Craig School at (201) 641-5833 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

20 WEST PARK STREET
MOONACHIE, NJ 07074-1115
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ROBERT L. CRAIG SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MOONACHIE, NJ with about 317 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
317
Teachers:
27.08
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 317 students

Hispanic/Latino
54.6%
White
29.7%
Asian
11.0%
Black or African American
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
Two or more races
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.