VETERANS' MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Veterans' Memorial Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Union City School District school district, located in UNION CITY, NJ with about 609 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 37 teachers, Veterans' Memorial Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Veterans' Memorial Elementary School, located at 1401 Central Avenue in Union City, New Jersey, is a public school serving the diverse student population of the Union City School District. Situated in a dense urban environment, the school plays a central role in its local community, providing foundational education to students in the surrounding neighborhoods. The school is part of a district known for its commitment to academic achievement and support services, often catering to a large population of English Language Learners and families from varied cultural backgrounds.

The school’s mission emphasizes creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that encourages both academic growth and the development of responsible citizenship. As part of the Union City public school system, Veterans' Memorial Elementary typically focuses on a rigorous curriculum designed to meet state standards, while integrating social-emotional learning to help students succeed in an urban setting. By fostering a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and parents, the school strives to provide its young learners with the essential skills and resources necessary for future academic success.

For more information, contact Veterans' Memorial Elementary School at (201) 348-2737 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1401 CENTRAL AVENUE
UNION CITY, NJ 07087
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VETERANS' MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in UNION CITY, NJ with about 609 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
609
Teachers:
37.2
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
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 609 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VETERANS' MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.6%
Black or African American
2.1%
Asian
1.6%
White
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

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.