Joseph Battin School No 4

300 South Broad Street
ELIZABETH, NJ 07202

www.epsnj.org/Domain/21

783 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Joseph Battin Elementary School (No. 4), located at 300 South Broad Street in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a public school serving a diverse student population within the Elizabeth Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of a busy urban center, the school plays a vital role in its community by providing foundational education for elementary-aged children. As part of a large and highly diverse district, the school focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment that accommodates students from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

The school is characterized by its commitment to academic growth and the development of essential social skills during the formative years of childhood. Like many institutions in the Elizabeth district, Joseph Battin emphasizes rigorous curriculum standards while offering support services designed to meet the unique needs of its student body. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and the local community, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

783

Total Students

60.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph Battin School No 4
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	628
Black	101
Asian	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
628 (80.2 %)
Black
101 (12.9 %)
White
40 (5.1 %)
Asian
11 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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)436-6300
Website:	http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/21
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	783
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	553
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 51

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 70

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 75

Ungraded 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joseph Battin School No 4
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	77
Grade 6	70
Grade 7	61
Grade 8	75
Ungraded	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joseph Battin School No 4
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	383	48.9%
Male	400	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)