SCHOOL NO. 5

School No. 5 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Passaic City School District school district, located in Passaic, NJ with about 436 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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, School No. 5 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

School No. 5, located at 168 Monroe Street in Passaic, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Passaic Public Schools district. The school is situated in a densely populated urban area and serves as a foundational academic institution for neighborhood children, typically focusing on primary education levels. As part of a district that prioritizes serving a diverse student body, the school operates with a mission to provide core educational services, foster literacy and numeracy, and support the social and emotional development of its students.

The facility on Monroe Street functions as a central hub for the surrounding community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, neighborhood-based education. Like other schools in the Passaic system, School No. 5 is dedicated to meeting state educational standards while addressing the unique linguistic and cultural needs of its students. By emphasizing collaborative learning environments and foundational curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond within the broader Passaic school system.

For more information, contact School No. 5 at (973) 591-6747 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.