Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23

631-657 Westminstrer Avenue
ELIZABETH, NJ 07208

www.epsnj.org/Domain/34

600 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Nicholas Murray Butler Academy (School No. 23) 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 committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The school emphasizes the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for high school success and long-term academic growth.

Beyond core academics, the school actively promotes a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates character development and community involvement. Located on Westminster Avenue, the facility serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, often focusing on initiatives that bridge the gap between home and school life. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and data-driven improvements, Nicholas Murray Butler Academy seeks to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to reach their full potential within the Elizabeth school community.

600

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	379
Black	160
Asian	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
379 (63.2 %)
Black
160 (26.7 %)
White
32 (5.3 %)
Asian
25 (4.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)436-5900
Website:	http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/34
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	496
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 84

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	65
Grade 6	68
Grade 7	62
Grade 8	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	322	53.7%
Male	278	46.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)