Lillian M. Steen

326 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lillian M. Steen School is a public elementary school located in Bogota, New Jersey, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. As a central part of the Bogota Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community.

The school is known for its focus on providing a nurturing atmosphere where young students can build confidence and curiosity. By prioritizing small-group instruction and collaborative learning, Lillian M. Steen aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on character education and civic responsibility. The school plays an integral role in the local neighborhood, serving as a hub for early childhood education and preparing students for their subsequent transition to the middle school level within the district.

326

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lillian M. Steen
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	225
Black	32
Asian	27
Two or More	12

Hispanic
225 (69.0 %)
Black
32 (9.8 %)
White
30 (9.2 %)
Asian
27 (8.3 %)
Two or More
12 (3.7 %)

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:	Bogota Public School District
Phone:	(201)342-6446
Website:	http://bogotaboe.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 29

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 37

Ungraded 2