STEPHEN J. GERACE SCHOOL

Stephen J. Gerace School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pequannock Township School District school district, located in Pequannock, NJ with about 286 students offering grade levels from 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 19 teachers, Stephen J. Gerace School 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.

The Stephen J. Gerace School, located in Pequannock, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Pequannock Township School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a nurturing and academically rigorous environment. The curriculum is designed to foster both cognitive and social-emotional development, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to support a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond its core academic program, the Stephen J. Gerace School places a significant emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs that encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and participate actively in the school community. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the institution aims to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, ensuring they graduate with a solid foundation in both fundamental academic subjects and essential life skills.

For more information, contact Stephen J. Gerace School at (973) 305-5615 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

59 Boulevard
Pequannock, NJ 07440-1531
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STEPHEN J. GERACE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pequannock, NJ with about 286 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
286
Teachers:
19.77
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 286 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending STEPHEN J. GERACE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.1%
Hispanic/Latino
10.8%
Asian
5.2%
Two or more races
2.4%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.