Sara M. Gilmore Academy

1700 Kerrigan Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087

gilmore.ucboe.us/

390 Students

Elementary School 1st - 8th

School Overview

The Sara M. Gilmore Academy, located on Kerrigan Avenue in Union City, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Union City School District, the academy is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its diverse student population. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment designed to promote social-emotional growth and academic achievement during the critical early years of a child's development.

Beyond academics, the school functions as a vital hub for the local Union City community, focusing on inclusive educational practices and collaborative efforts between educators, parents, and students. By leveraging resources provided by the district, the Sara M. Gilmore Academy aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school through structured instruction, technology integration, and a focus on literacy and numeracy. The school is recognized for its dedication to maintaining a safe, disciplined, and nurturing atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential within an urban educational setting.

390

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sara M. Gilmore Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	303
Black	10
Asian	32

Hispanic
303 (77.7 %)
White
45 (11.5 %)
Asian
32 (8.2 %)
Black
10 (2.6 %)

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:	Union City School District
Phone:	(201)348-5851
Website:	http://gilmore.ucboe.us/
Grade Range:	1st - 8th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 52