Number 9

www.linden.k12.nj.us/schools/school9/

324 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

School Number 9, located at 1401 Deerfield Terrace in Linden, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Linden Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the foundational skills necessary for students in their early educational years.

As a cornerstone of its neighborhood, School Number 9 focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with a diverse curriculum. The school prioritizes community involvement and teacher-led instruction to help students transition effectively through their elementary education, aiming to prepare them for middle school and beyond while maintaining a close-knit school culture.

324

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Number 9
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	113
Black	88
Asian	20
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
113 (34.9 %)
Black
88 (27.2 %)
White
74 (22.8 %)
Two or More
23 (7.1 %)
Asian
20 (6.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Linden Public School District
Phone:	(908)486-5164
Website:	http://www.linden.k12.nj.us/schools/school9/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 46

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 52