Nicholas Oresko Community School

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393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Nicholas Oresko Community School (P.S. 14), located on East 24th Street in Bayonne, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Bayonne School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core educational standards, literacy, and student development. The school plays an active role in the local neighborhood, striving to provide a structured educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school while promoting social responsibility and academic excellence.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is recognized for its commitment to creating an inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. The administration and faculty focus on character development and community engagement, encouraging parental involvement to enhance the overall educational journey. By prioritizing both intellectual growth and the well-being of its student body, the Nicholas Oresko Community School serves as a vital anchor for families in the Bayonne area, maintaining a focus on safety, community pride, and student achievement.

393

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nicholas Oresko Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	84
Black	59
Asian	50
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	2

White
174 (44.3 %)
Hispanic
84 (21.4 %)
Black
59 (15.0 %)
Asian
50 (12.7 %)
Two or More
24 (6.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bayonne School District
Phone:	(201)858-6281
Website:	http://www.bboed.org/domain/28
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 73

Grade 8 71

Ungraded 11