Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School

min.carteretschools.org/

508 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School, located at 83 Post Boulevard in Carteret, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Carteret School District. Named in honor of Private Nicholas Minue, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and a local hero from Carteret who served during World War II, the school carries a deep sense of community heritage and civic pride. It functions as an integral part of the local educational landscape, providing instruction for elementary-aged children within a structured, community-focused environment.

The school is characterized by its dedication to fostering academic development and social growth in its student body. As part of the Carteret public school system, it follows state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to create an inclusive atmosphere that supports diverse learning needs. By emphasizing both foundational skills and character development, Private Nicholas Minue Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success while honoring the legacy of service and excellence associated with its namesake.

508

Total Students

45.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	174
Black	59
Asian	209
Two or More	16
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
209 (41.1 %)
Hispanic
174 (34.3 %)
Black
59 (11.6 %)
White
47 (9.3 %)
Two or More
16 (3.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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://min.carteretschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	311
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 52

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 89

Ungraded 37