School No. 1

fles1.flboe.com/

542 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

School No. 1, located on Hoym Street in Fort Lee, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Fort Lee School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience within a supportive, community-focused environment. The institution emphasizes core academic subjects while integrating social-emotional learning to prepare students for the transition to middle school.

The school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its dedicated teaching staff, who utilize a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources to meet individual student needs. Beyond the classroom, School No. 1 encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and promotes strong parent-teacher collaboration through an active PTA. By fostering a nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate both academic excellence and character development in its young learners.

542

Total Students

46.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School No. 1
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	79
Black	8
Asian	311
Two or More	29

Asian
311 (57.4 %)
White
115 (21.2 %)
Hispanic
79 (14.6 %)
Two or More
29 (5.4 %)
Black
8 (1.5 %)

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:	Fort Lee School District
Phone:	(201)585-4620
Website:	http://fles1.flboe.com/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 85

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 112