Jerome Dunn Academy No 9

www.epsnj.org/Domain/24

896 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Jerome Dunn Academy No. 9 is a public elementary school located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the Elizabeth Public Schools district, the academy is situated in an urban setting and is deeply integrated into the local community. The school is known for its commitment to academic development and social-emotional growth, aiming to provide a supportive environment that prepares its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on core subjects, including mathematics, language arts, and science, while also promoting inclusive learning practices. Its facility on Third Street serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, and the faculty focuses on fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and high expectations. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities, Jerome Dunn Academy strives to address the unique learning needs of its students, ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed in a competitive academic landscape.

896

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jerome Dunn Academy No 9
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	732
Black	137
Asian	1
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
732 (81.7 %)
Black
137 (15.3 %)
White
21 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Elizabeth Public Schools
Phone:	(908)436-5580
Website:	http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/24
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	896
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	718
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 80

Grade 8 106

Ungraded 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jerome Dunn Academy No 9
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	124
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	87
Grade 6	73
Grade 7	80
Grade 8	106
Ungraded	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jerome Dunn Academy No 9
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	405	45.2%
Male	491	54.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)