Number 10

(908)486-2043

www.linden.k12.nj.us/schools/school10/

242 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The school located at 2801 Highland Avenue in Linden, New Jersey, is officially known as **School Number 10**. Serving as a foundational part of the Linden Public Schools district, this institution focuses on providing core elementary education to the local community. The school is situated in a residential area, functioning as a neighborhood hub designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of young students during their formative years.

As part of the broader Linden school system, School Number 10 emphasizes a traditional curriculum aimed at building strong literacy and mathematical skills while fostering a supportive learning environment. The school prioritizes community engagement and strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. By maintaining close ties with families in the Linden area, the school works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience tailored to the specific needs of its local student body.

242

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Number 10
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	113
Black	35
Asian	8
Two or More	21

Hispanic
113 (46.7 %)
White
65 (26.9 %)
Black
35 (14.5 %)
Two or More
21 (8.7 %)
Asian
8 (3.3 %)

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:	Linden Public School District
Phone:	(908)486-2043
Website:	http://www.linden.k12.nj.us/schools/school10/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 34

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 38