ULYSSES S. GRANT SCHOOL NO. 7

Ulysses S. Grant School No. 7 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Passaic City School District school district, located in Passaic, NJ with about 368 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st 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 24 teachers, Ulysses S. Grant School No. 7 has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Ulysses S. Grant School No. 7, located at 155 Summer St. in Passaic, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Passaic Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing foundational education to students in the lower grade levels, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for their future educational journeys. By emphasizing core subjects and fostering a supportive classroom environment, the school plays a vital role in the neighborhood, aiming to equip its students with the essential skills needed for long-term success.

The school operates within a diverse urban setting, reflecting the vibrant and multicultural population of Passaic. Like many schools in the district, Ulysses S. Grant School No. 7 emphasizes a comprehensive approach to learning, often integrating community engagement and parental involvement to bolster student outcomes. Through its commitment to a structured and inclusive curriculum, the institution strives to bridge achievement gaps and provide every student with the opportunity to excel regardless of their starting point, acting as a cornerstone for academic progress in the local area.

For more information, contact Ulysses S. Grant School No. 7 at (973) 470-5507 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

155 Summer St.
Passaic, NJ 07055
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ULYSSES S. GRANT SCHOOL NO. 7 is a public Title I school in Passaic, NJ with about 368 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
368
Teachers:
24.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st 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 368 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ULYSSES S. GRANT SCHOOL NO. 7 is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
93.2%
Black or African American
4.9%
White
0.8%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

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.