CONNECTICUT FARMS
CONNECTICUT FARMS is a public elementary school that is part of the Township of Union School District school district, located in UNION, NJ with about 395 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 42 teachers, CONNECTICUT FARMS has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
CONNECTICUT FARMS Elementary School, located at 875 Stuyvesant Avenue in Union, New Jersey, is a foundational part of the Township of Union Public Schools district. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is named after the historic "CONNECTICUT FARMS" area, which dates back to the colonial era of Union. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture.
As an elementary institution, CONNECTICUT FARMS focuses on preparing young learners for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards. The school typically engages families through active communication and various community-building initiatives, aiming to provide a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational strategies, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population while upholding the district's broader mission of academic excellence and community engagement.
For more information, contact CONNECTICUT FARMS at (908) 851-6470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
UNION, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6470
CONNECTICUT FARMS is a public school in UNION, NJ with about 395 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Township of Union School District
- Total Students:
- 395
- Teachers:
- 42
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 395 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 39.7%
- Black or African American
- 28.6%
- White
- 17.0%
- Asian
- 10.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.