School No. 3

fles3.flboe.com/

339 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

School No. 3, located at 2405 Second Street in Fort Lee, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Fort Lee Public School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. The school is known for its dedication to early childhood and primary education, focusing on preparing students for the rigors of intermediate schooling while encouraging a lifelong love for learning.

The school operates within a diverse district, reflecting the multicultural landscape of Fort Lee, and prides itself on its close-knit atmosphere. By maintaining a student-centered approach, School No. 3 prioritizes small-group instruction and collaborative learning experiences, often supported by active parental involvement and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. With its emphasis on character education and academic excellence, School No. 3 aims to provide every child with the essential skills and confidence necessary to thrive as they progress through their educational journey.

339

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School No. 3
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	65
Black	24
Asian	180
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

Asian
180 (53.1 %)
Hispanic
65 (19.2 %)
White
52 (15.3 %)
Black
24 (7.1 %)
Two or More
17 (5.0 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Fort Lee School District
Phone:	(201)585-4640
Website:	http://fles3.flboe.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 76

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 72

Ungraded 17