Veterans' Memorial Elementary School

1401 CENTRAL AVENUE
UNION CITY, NJ 07087

veterans.ucboe.us/

551 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Veterans' Memorial Elementary School, located at 1401 Central Avenue in Union City, New Jersey, is a public school serving the diverse student population of the Union City School District. Situated in a dense urban environment, the school plays a central role in its local community, providing foundational education to students in the surrounding neighborhoods. The school is part of a district known for its commitment to academic achievement and support services, often catering to a large population of English Language Learners and families from varied cultural backgrounds.

The school’s mission emphasizes creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that encourages both academic growth and the development of responsible citizenship. As part of the Union City public school system, Veterans' Memorial Elementary typically focuses on a rigorous curriculum designed to meet state standards, while integrating social-emotional learning to help students succeed in an urban setting. By fostering a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and parents, the school strives to provide its young learners with the essential skills and resources necessary for future academic success.

551

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	531
Black	3
Asian	9

Hispanic
531 (96.4 %)
Asian
9 (1.6 %)
White
8 (1.5 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)

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)348-2737
Website:	http://veterans.ucboe.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 44

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 102