Nathan Hale Elementary School

nhs.carteretschools.org

438 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Nathan Hale Elementary School, located at 678 Roosevelt Avenue in Carteret, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Carteret School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while encouraging active participation from the local community.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student success through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices. With a focus on literacy, mathematics, and science, Nathan Hale Elementary provides students with the foundational tools necessary for future success. The administration and faculty prioritize a safe, inclusive atmosphere that values inclusivity and collaboration, ensuring that every child receives the attention and resources required to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

438

Total Students

41.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nathan Hale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	285
Black	39
Asian	66
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

Hispanic
285 (65.1 %)
Asian
66 (15.1 %)
Black
39 (8.9 %)
White
33 (7.5 %)
Two or More
13 (3.0 %)
American Indian
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:	Carteret Public School District
Phone:	(732)541-8960
Website:	http://nhs.carteretschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 42

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 74