SCHOOL NO.16

School No.16 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Passaic City School District school district, located in Passaic, NJ with about 560 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, School No.16 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.

School No. 16, located at 657 Main Avenue in Passaic, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Passaic Public Schools district. As part of an urban school system, the institution focuses on providing foundational education to a diverse student population, emphasizing academic growth, literacy, and social development within the local community.

The school operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, utilizing the district’s established curriculum to prepare students for middle school transitions. Like other schools in the Passaic district, School No. 16 works to integrate state standards with programs designed to address the specific needs of its learners, often prioritizing English language acquisition and inclusive classroom practices to ensure equitable access to education for all children in the area.

For more information, contact School No.16 at (973) 591-1647 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.