Victor Mravlag School No. 21

www.epsnj.org/Domain/33

623 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Victor Mravlag School No. 21, located on Shelley Avenue in Elizabeth, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Elizabeth Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for its students, emphasizing the development of core academic skills alongside social-emotional growth. By catering to a diverse student body, the school aims to prepare young learners for future academic success through a structured curriculum and an emphasis on community engagement.

Beyond its academic programming, School No. 21 places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Elizabeth community. The school works to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting. Through its ongoing efforts to provide equitable opportunities and professional instruction, Victor Mravlag School No. 21 plays an essential role in supporting the growth and development of its neighborhood’s youth.

623

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Victor Mravlag School No. 21
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	422
Black	51
Asian	17

Hispanic
422 (67.7 %)
White
133 (21.3 %)
Black
51 (8.2 %)
Asian
17 (2.7 %)

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:	Elizabeth Public Schools
Phone:	(908)436-5850
Website:	http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/33
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 45

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 58

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 59

Ungraded 56