Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School

339 West Webster Avenue
ROSELLE PARK, NJ 07204

www.rpsd.org

261 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School, located in Roselle Park, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Roselle Park School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and a supportive community atmosphere. The school is known for its commitment to student-centered learning, aiming to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school through a structured curriculum and collaborative teaching methods.

The school environment at Aldene is characterized by a strong sense of community involvement and a focus on fostering a positive school climate. By prioritizing small-group instruction and encouraging parental engagement, the faculty and staff work to address the individual needs of each student. In addition to core subjects like language arts and mathematics, the school typically provides opportunities for enrichment in areas such as technology, physical education, and the arts, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for the children of Roselle Park.

261

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	149
Black	24
Asian	17
Two or More	8

Hispanic
149 (57.1 %)
White
63 (24.1 %)
Black
24 (9.2 %)
Asian
17 (6.5 %)
Two or More
8 (3.1 %)

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:	Roselle Park Public School District
Phone:	(908)245-1521
Website:	http://www.rpsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 15

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 33

Ungraded 20